1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1924 November 2, 1926 1928  
  J.H. Trumbull LCCN2014717990 (3x4a).jpg Chas. Gould Morris LCCN2014717720 (3x4b).jpg
Nominee John H. Trumbull Charles G. Morris
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote192,425107,045
Percentage63.58%35.37%

1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Trumbull:     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

John H. Trumbull
Republican

Elected Governor

John H. Trumbull
Republican

The 1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican John H. Trumbull defeated Democratic nominee Charles G. Morris with 63.58% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John H. Trumbull (incumbent) 192,425 63.58%
Democratic Charles G. Morris107,04535.37%
Socialist Karl C. Jursek3,1921.06%
Majority85,380
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

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