1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1926 November 6, 1928 1930  
  J.H. Trumbull LCCN2014717990 (3x4a).jpg Chas. Gould Morris LCCN2014717720 (3x4b).jpg
Nominee John H. Trumbull Charles G. Morris
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote296,216252,209
Percentage53.57%45.61%

1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Trumbull:     50–60%     60–70%
Morris:     50–60%

Governor before election

John H. Trumbull
Republican

Elected Governor

John H. Trumbull
Republican

The 1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. It was a rematch of the 1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent Republican John H. Trumbull defeated Democratic nominee Charles G. Morris with 53.57% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John H. Trumbull (incumbent) 296,216 53.57%
Democratic Charles G. Morris252,20945.61%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 3,1840.58%
Farmer–Labor William Mackenzie7470.14%
Socialist Labor Michael P. O'Lean6170.11%
Majority44,007
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.