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1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →
 
Nominee John H. Trumbull Charles G. Morris
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 296,216 252,209
Percentage 53.57% 45.61%

Trumbull:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Morris:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • John H. Trumbull, Republican
  • Charles G. Morris, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • William Mackenzie, Farmer–Labor
  • Michael P. O'Lean, Socialist Labor

Results

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1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John H. Trumbull (incumbent) 296,216 53.57%
Democratic Charles G. Morris 252,209 45.61%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 3,184 0.58%
Farmer–Labor William Mackenzie 747 0.14%
Socialist Labor Michael P. O'Lean 617 0.11%
Majority 44,007
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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