1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →
 
Nominee John H. Trumbull Charles G. Morris
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 296,216 252,209
Percentage 53.57% 45.61%

Governor before election

John H. Trumbull
Republican

Elected Governor

John H. Trumbull
Republican

The 1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Republican John H. Trumbull defeated Democratic nominee Charles G. Morris with 53.57% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John H. Trumbull, Republican
  • Charles G. Morris, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • William Mackenzie, Farmer–Labor
  • Michael P. O'Lean, Socialist Labor

Results

1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John H. Trumbull (incumbent) 296,216 53.57%
Democratic Charles G. Morris 252,209 45.61%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 3,184 0.58%
Farmer–Labor William Mackenzie 747 0.14%
Socialist Labor Michael P. O'Lean 617 0.11%
Majority 44,007
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-25.