1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Democratic nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Ernest E. Rogers with 49.91% of the vote.
November 4, 1930
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
- Ernest E. Rogers, Republican
Other candidates
- Jasper McLevy, Socialist
- Robert S. Kling, Communist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wilbur Lucius Cross | 215,072 | 49.91% | ||
| Republican | Ernest E. Rogers | 209,607 | 48.64% | ||
| Socialist | Jasper McLevy | 4,700 | 1.09% | ||
| Communist | Robert S. Kling | 1,523 | 0.35% | ||
| Majority | 5,465 | ||||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||