1936 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1936 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor T. Frank Hayes won re-election against Republican nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate Albert E. Lavery.
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November 3, 1936
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General election
On election day, November 3, 1936, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor T. Frank Hayes won re-election with 57.10% of the vote, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Hayes was sworn in for his second term on January 6, 1937.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | T. Frank Hayes (incumbent) | 375,292 | 57.10 | |
| Republican | Albert E. Lavery | 282,579 | 42.90 | |
| Total votes | 657,871 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||