1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1918 November 2, 1920 1922  
  Everett J. Lake LCCN2014711574 (3x4a).jpg Rollin U. Tyler (3x4a).jpg
Nominee Everett J. Lake Rollin U. Tyler
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote230,792121,729
Percentage63.04%33.25%

1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
Lake:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
     80–90%     >90%
Tyler:      50–60%

Governor before election

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

Elected Governor

Everett J. Lake
Republican

The 1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Everett J. Lake defeated Democratic nominee Rollin U. Tyler with 63.04% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Everett J. Lake 230,792 63.04% +12.32%
Democratic Rollin U. Tyler121,72933.25%−12.62%
Socialist Charles T. Peach10,1542.77%+0.38%
Socialist Labor Edward Pryor1,8960.52%+0.18%
Farmer–Labor Albert P. Krone1,5170.41%N/A
Majority109,063
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved May 25, 2020.