1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1839. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- William W. Ellsworth, Whig
- John M. Niles, Democratic
- Elisha Phelps, Conservative