1920 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1920 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee and incumbent member of the Connecticut Senate Charles A. Templeton won the election against Democratic nominee Ernest O. Wagner.
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November 2, 1920
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General election
On election day, November 2, 1920, Republican nominee Charles A. Templeton won the election with 65.60% of the vote, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Templeton was sworn in as the 77th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on January 5, 1921.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles A. Templeton | 229,675 | 65.60 | |
| Democratic | Ernest O. Wagner | 120,359 | 34.40 | |
| Total votes | 350,034 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
