1892 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1892 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. It was a rematch of the 1890 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Democratic nominee Luzon B. Morris defeated Republican nominee Samuel E. Merwin with 50.31% of the vote.
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November 8, 1892
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Morris: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Merwin: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Unlike the previous election, which resulted in a deadlock and neither candidate inaugurated as governor, Morris's win was not challenged this time, and he was inaugurated governor on January 4, 1893.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Luzon B. Morris, Democratic
- Samuel E. Merwin, Republican
Other candidates
- E.P. Angin, Prohibition
- E.M. Ripley, People's
- Moritz E. Ruther, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Luzon B. Morris | 82,787 | 50.31% | ||
| Republican | Samuel E. Merwin | 76,745 | 46.64% | ||
| Prohibition | E.P. Angin | 3,927 | 2.39% | ||
| Populist | E.M. Ripley | 773 | 0.47% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Moritz E. Ruther | 317 | 0.19% | ||
| Majority | 6,042 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||