The 1832 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 13, 1832. Incumbent

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and

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nominee John S. Peters was re-elected, defeating former

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and Democratic nominee

Calvin Willey Calvin Willey (September 15, 1776August 23, 1858) was an American politician from Connecticut who served in the United States Senate from 1825 to 1831. Early life and education Willey was born in East Haddam, Connecticut, and attended common scho ...

with 71.44% of the vote. The

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in Connecticut was opposed to the platform of the National Republicans, and combined its forces with the Democrats in this race, supporting a ticket of Willey for governor and

John M. Holley John Milton Holley (November 10, 1802 – March 8, 1848) was a U.S. Representative from New York. Born in Salisbury, Connecticut, Holley was graduated from Yale College in 1822. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in ...

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for

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.
Freemasonry in Federalist Connecticut, 1789-1835
, ''Dorothy Ann Lipson'' (2015), Willey had previously been affiliated with the Anti-Jacksonians during his term in the United States Senate. This was the last time the

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would win a

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gubernatorial election.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *John S. Peters, National Republican *Calvin Willey, Democratic & Anti-Masonic

Results

References

1832 Events January–March * January 6 – Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison founds the New-England Anti-Slavery Society. * January 13 – The Christmas Rebellion of slaves is brought to an end in Jamaica, after the island's white plan ...

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