1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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The 1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Hugh Meade Alcorn with 46.71% of the vote.

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1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election
← 1932
November 6, 1934
1936 â†’
 
Nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross Hugh Meade Alcorn Jasper McLevy
Party Democratic Republican Socialist
Popular vote 257,996 249,397 38,438
Percentage 46.71% 45.16% 6.96%
Cross:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Alcorn:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
McLevy:      40–50%
Governor before election

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
  • Hugh Meade Alcorn, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Alvin M. Gully, Socialist Labor
  • William E. Hogan, Independent
  • Isadore Wofsy, Communist

Results

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1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent) 257,996 46.71%
Republican Hugh Meade Alcorn 249,397 45.16%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 38,438 6.96%
Socialist Labor Alvin M. Gully 3,734 0.68%
Independent William E. Hogan 1,445 0.26%
Communist Isadore Wofsy 1,283 0.23%
Majority 8,599
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References

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