1954 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1954 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Edward N. Allen chose not to seek re-election to a second term.
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November 2, 1954
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Jewett: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Dempsey: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican Charles W. Jewett defeated Democratic nominee John N. Dempsey with 50.3% to 49.7% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Republican: Charles W. Jewett, state senator from the 20th district
- Democratic: John N. Dempsey, state representative from Putnam.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles W. Jewett | 467,472 | 50.29% | |
| Democratic | John N. Dempsey | 462,020 | 49.71% | |
| Total votes | 929,492 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
