1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1928 November 4, 1930 1932  
  Wilbur L Cross sitting in chair (3x4a).jpg Ernest E. Rogers.jpg
Nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross Ernest E. Rogers
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote215,072209,607
Percentage49.91%48.64%

1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Cross:     50–60%
Rogers:     50–60%

Governor before election

John H. Trumbull
Republican

Elected Governor

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

The 1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Democratic nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Ernest E. Rogers with 49.91% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Wilbur Lucius Cross 215,072 49.91%
Republican Ernest E. Rogers 209,60748.64%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 4,7001.09%
Communist Robert S. Kling1,5230.35%
Majority5,465
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved May 21, 2020.