1914 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1914 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee and incumbent mayor of Bridgeport Clifford B. Wilson won the election against Democratic nominee George M. Landers.
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November 3, 1914
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General election
On election day, November 3, 1914, Republican nominee Clifford B. Wilson won the election with 54.80% of the vote, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Wilson was sworn in as the 76th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on January 6, 1915.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Clifford B. Wilson | 89,876 | 54.80 | |
| Democratic | George M. Landers | 74,039 | 45.20 | |
| Total votes | 163,915 | 100.00 | ||
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