1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1898 November 6, 1900 1902  
  McLEAN, GEORGE P. HONORABLE LCCN2016857990 (3x4a).jpg 3x4.svg
Nominee George P. McLean S. L. Bronson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote95,82281,421
Percentage53.02%45.05%

1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
McLean:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Bronson:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

George E. Lounsbury
Republican

Elected Governor

George P. McLean
Republican

The 1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Republican nominee George P. McLean defeated Democratic nominee S. L. Bronson with 53.02% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican George P. McLean 95,822 53.02%
Democratic S. L. Bronson81,42145.05%
Prohibition Charles E. Steele1,5480.86%
Social Democratic George A. Sweetland1,0560.58%
Socialist Labor Adam Marx8760.49%
Majority14,401
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved June 27, 2020.