1875 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

1875 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

April 5, 1875

Nominee George G. Sill Charles L. English Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 53,246 45,024 Percentage 52.60% 44.50%

Lieutenant Governor before election George G. Sill Democratic Elected Lieutenant Governor George G. Sill Democratic

The 1875 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1875, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor George G. Sill won re-election against Republican nominee Charles L. English and Prohibition nominee Jesse G. Baldwin.

General election

On election day, April 5, 1875, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor George G. Sill won re-election with 52.60% of the vote, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Sill was sworn in for his third term on May 5, 1875.

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1875

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	George G. Sill (incumbent)	53,246	52.60
	Republican	Charles L. English	45,024	44.50
	Prohibition	Jesse G. Baldwin	2,923	2.90
		Scattering	4	0.00
Total votes			101,199	100.00
	Democratic hold