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1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1932 November 6, 1934 1936 →
 
Nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross Hugh Meade Alcorn Jasper McLevy
Party Democratic Republican Socialist
Popular vote 257,996 249,397 38,438
Percentage 46.71% 45.16% 6.96%

Cross:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Alcorn:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
McLevy:      40–50%

Governor before election

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

Elected Governor

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

The 1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Hugh Meade Alcorn with 46.71% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
  • Hugh Meade Alcorn, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Alvin M. Gully, Socialist Labor
  • William E. Hogan, Independent
  • Isadore Wofsy, Communist

Results

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1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent) 257,996 46.71%
Republican Hugh Meade Alcorn 249,397 45.16%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 38,438 6.96%
Socialist Labor Alvin M. Gully 3,734 0.68%
Independent William E. Hogan 1,445 0.26%
Communist Isadore Wofsy 1,283 0.23%
Majority 8,599
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 17, 2020.