James English

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James Edward English

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth March 13, 1812
Date of Death March 2, 1890 (Age: 77)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

James English began his career as a carpenter before establishing the English and Welch Lumber Company. He later restructured the New Haven Clock Company, transforming it into a major industry player. English held various local and state government positions, including serving on the New Haven board of selectmen and in the Connecticut House of Representatives and Senate. He demonstrated leadership in national policy by voting in favor of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery. English also served as a U.S. Representative and twice as Governor of Connecticut, showcasing his ability to manage state affairs effectively.

Political Ideas

James English blends traditional Democratic values with an unexpected support for industrial growth, as seen in his advocacy for manufacturing and restructuring of the New Haven Clock Company. His legislative support for the Thirteenth Amendment, despite his Democratic affiliation, suggests an ideological flexibility that prioritizes certain moral imperatives over party lines. English's repeated electoral contests and eventual success as governor, even amidst claims of electoral fraud, hint at a highly localized and perhaps tenacious political strategy.

Campaigns
1880: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election

64,293 votes (48.43%)

Loss

Winner: Hobart Bigelow

1871: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1871 Connecticut gubernatorial election, final results

47,370 votes (49.94%)

Loss

Winner: Marshall Jewell

1870: Connecticut State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1870 Connecticut gubernatorial election

44,128 votes (50.48%)

Win
1869: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1869 Connecticut gubernatorial election

45,082 votes (49.77%)

Loss

Winner: Marshall Jewell

1868: Connecticut State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election

50,541 votes (50.88%)

Win
1867: Connecticut State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1867 Connecticut gubernatorial election

47,565 votes (50.52%)

Win
1866: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1866 Connecticut gubernatorial election

43,433 votes (49.69%)

Loss

Winner: Joseph Roswell Hawley