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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.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | John H. Trumbull (incumbent) | 192,425 | 63.58% | ||
| Democratic | Charles G. Morris | 107,045 | 35.37% | ||
| Socialist | Karl C. Jursek | 3,192 | 1.06% | ||
| Majority | 85,380 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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