1873 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1873 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1873, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Democratic nominee George G. Sill won the election against Republican nominee Charles L. Griswold and Prohibition nominee Abel L. Beardsley.

1873 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

April 7, 1873

Nominee George G. Sill Charles L. Griswold Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 44,168 40,226 Percentage 50.80% 46.30%

Lieutenant Governor before election Morris Tyler Republican Elected Lieutenant Governor George G. Sill Democratic

General election

On election day, April 7, 1873, Democratic nominee George G. Sill won the election with 50.80% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Sill was sworn in as the 57th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 7, 1873.

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1873

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	George G. Sill	44,168	50.80
	Republican	Charles L. Griswold	40,226	46.30
	Prohibition	Abel L. Beardsley	2,524	2.90
		Scattering	15	0.00
Total votes			86,934	100.00
	Democratic gain from Republican