1892 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1892 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Democratic nominee Ernest Cady won the election against Republican nominee Frank W. Cheney.
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November 8, 1892
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General election
On election day, November 8, 1892, Democratic nominee Ernest Cady won the election with 51.90% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Cady was sworn in as the 65th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on January 4, 1893.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ernest Cady | 82,738 | 51.90 | |
| Republican | Frank W. Cheney | 76,637 | 48.10 | |
| Total votes | 159,375 | 100.00 | ||
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