1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Everett J. Lake defeated Democratic nominee Rollin U. Tyler with 63.04% of the vote.

1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1918 November 2, 1920 1922 →
 
Nominee Everett J. Lake Rollin U. Tyler
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 230,792 121,729
Percentage 63.04% 33.25%

Lake:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
     80–90%      >90%
Tyler:      50–60%

Governor before election

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

Elected Governor

Everett J. Lake
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Everett J. Lake, Republican
  • Rollin U. Tyler, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles T. Peach, Socialist
  • Edward Pryor, Socialist Labor
  • Albert P. Krone, Farmer–Labor

Results edit

1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Everett J. Lake 230,792 63.04% +12.32%
Democratic Rollin U. Tyler 121,729 33.25% -12.62%
Socialist Charles T. Peach 10,154 2.77% +0.38%
Socialist Labor Edward Pryor 1,896 0.52% +0.18%
Farmer–Labor Albert P. Krone 1,517 0.41% N/A
Majority 109,063
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 25, 2020.