Timothy Pitkin

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Timothy Pitkin

U.S.A.

Party Federalist
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth January 21, 1766
Date of Death Dec. 18, 1847 (Age: 81)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Timothy Pitkin graduated from Yale in 1785 and subsequently taught at an academy in Plainfield, Connecticut. He was admitted to the bar in 1788 and held various positions in the Connecticut State Legislature, including Clerk of the House and Speaker of the House. Pitkin served in the United States Congress from 1805 to 1819, during which he contributed to legislative efforts and was elected to the American Antiquarian Society. He authored influential works on American commerce and history, reflecting his dedication to statistical and historical analysis.

Political Ideas

Timothy Pitkin combines a Federalist commitment to a strong federal government with an unexpected advocacy for federal funding in infrastructure and education. His writings on American commerce and history reflect a data-driven approach to policy-making, revealing a penchant for using statistical evidence to support his legislative initiatives. Pitkin’s dual focus on commerce and education as pillars of national prosperity indicates a unique ideological synthesis that balances economic growth with societal advancement.

Campaigns
1831: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1831 Connecticut gubernatorial election

156 votes (0.84%)

Loss

Winner: John S. Peters

1827: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

161 votes (1.19%)

Loss

Winner: Gideon Tomlinson

1826: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1826 Connecticut gubernatorial election

148 votes (1.24%)

Loss

Winner: Oliver Wolcott Jr.

1825: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1825 Connecticut gubernatorial election

525 votes (5.06%)

Loss

Winner: Oliver Wolcott Jr.

1824: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1824 Connecticut gubernatorial election

466 votes (6.24%)

Loss

Winner: Oliver Wolcott Jr.

1823: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election

237 votes (2.32%)

Loss

Winner: Oliver Wolcott Jr.

1822: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election

364 votes (3.68%)

Loss

Winner: Oliver Wolcott Jr.

1821: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election

513 votes (4.43%)

Loss

Winner: Oliver Wolcott Jr.

1818: Connecticut State Governor

Election History

1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election

2,446 votes (13.68%)

Loss

Winner: Oliver Wolcott Jr.