1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee Raymond E. Baldwin defeated Democratic incumbent Wilbur Lucius Cross with 36.43% of the vote.
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November 8, 1938
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Baldwin: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Cross: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% McLevy: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican
- Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
Other candidates
- Jasper McLevy, Socialist
- Joseph C. Borden Jr., Socialist Labor
- Devere Allen, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond E. Baldwin | 230,237 | 36.43% | ||
| Democratic | Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent) | 227,549 | 36.00% | ||
| Socialist | Jasper McLevy | 166,253 | 26.30% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Joseph C. Borden Jr. | 7,271 | 1.15% | ||
| Independent | Devere Allen | 773 | 0.12% | ||
| Majority | 2,688 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||