1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Republican nominee Abiram Chamberlain defeated Democratic nominee Melbert B. Cary with 53.44% of the vote.
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November 4, 1902
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Chamberlain: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% Cary: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Abiram Chamberlain, Republican
- Melbert B. Cary, Democratic
Other candidates
- Francis E. Wheeler, Socialist
- Robert N. Stanley, Prohibition
- Ernest Oatley, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Abiram Chamberlain | 85,338 | 53.44% | ||
| Democratic | Melbert B. Cary | 69,330 | 43.41% | ||
| Socialist | Francis E. Wheeler | 2,804 | 1.76% | ||
| Prohibition | Robert N. Stanley | 1,436 | 0.90% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Ernest Oatley | 794 | 0.50% | ||
| Majority | 16,008 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||