1946 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1946 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee James C. Shannon won the election against Democratic nominee Stephen K. Elliott.
Results
On election day, November 5, 1946, Republican nominee James C. Shannon won the election with 57.80% of the vote, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Shannon was sworn in as the 89th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on January 8, 1947.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James C. Shannon | 378,734 | 57.80 | |
| Democratic | Stephen K. Elliott | 277,050 | 42.20 | |
| Total votes | 655,784 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ↑ "1946 Nov 5 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-13.