1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1916 November 5, 1918 1920  
  HOLCOMB, M.H. GOVERNOR LCCN2016859442 (3x4a).jpg Tjspellacy loc baincollection (3x4a).jpg
Nominee Marcus H. Holcomb Thomas J. Spellacy
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote84,89176,773
Percentage50.72%45.87%

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1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
Holcomb:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Spellacy:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

Elected Governor

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

The 1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Republican Marcus H. Holcomb defeated Democratic nominee Thomas J. Spellacy with 50.72% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Marcus H. Holcomb (incumbent) 84,891 50.72%
Democratic Thomas J. Spellacy 76,77345.87%
Socialist Martin F. Plunkett4,0012.39%
Prohibition John Newton Lackey1,0140.61%
Socialist Labor Herman Klawansky5600.34%
Independent George A. Parsons1210.07%
Majority8,118
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved June 16, 2020.