The 1801 Connecticut gubernatorial election took place on April 9, 1801. Incumbent Federalist Governor Jonathan Trumbull Jr. won re-election to a fourth full term, defeating Democratic-Republican candidate Richard Law.

Results

1801 Connecticut gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
FederalistJonathan Trumbull Jr. (incumbent)11,15683.84%−16.16%
Democratic-RepublicanRichard Law1,0567.94%N/A
Scattering1,0958.23%N/A
Majority10,10075.90%−24.10%
Turnout13,307100.00%
Federalist holdSwing