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1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1924 November 2, 1926 1928 →
 
Nominee John H. Trumbull Charles G. Morris
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 192,425 107,045
Percentage 63.58% 35.37%

Trumbull:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Morris:      40–50%      50–60%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

John H. Trumbull
Republican

Elected Governor

John H. Trumbull
Republican

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • Karl C. Jursek, Socialist

Results

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1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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
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.