1792 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

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In 1792, Connecticut held a lieutenant governor election on April 9. Incumbent Oliver Wolcott, a Federalist, ran against Oliver Ellsworth (also a Federalist) and other candidates. Wolcott received the most votes—2,370 (about 48%)—but did not win a majority. Since a majority was required, the Connecticut legislature chose Wolcott as lieutenant governor. He was sworn in for his seventh term on May 10, 1792.