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1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1847. Former state legislator and Whig nominee Clark Bissell was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.


The 1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1847. Former state legislator and Whig nominee Clark Bissell was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.

Major party candidates

  • Clark Bissell, Whig
  • Isaac Whittlesey, Democratic

Minor party candidates

  • Francis Gillette, Liberty
PartyCandidateVotes%.mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}±%
Whig30,13750.54%
Democratic27,40245.95%
Liberty2,0943.51%
2,735
Whig gain from Democratic
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