1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican John H. Trumbull defeated Democratic nominee Charles G. Morris with 63.58% of the vote.

1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1924 November 2, 1926 1928 →
 
Nominee John H. Trumbull Charles G. Morris
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 192,425 107,045
Percentage 63.58% 35.37%

County results
Trumbull:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John H. Trumbull
Republican

Elected Governor

John H. Trumbull
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • Karl C. Jursek, Socialist

Results edit

1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John H. Trumbull (incumbent) 192,425 63.58%
Democratic Charles G. Morris 107,045 35.37%
Socialist Karl C. Jursek 3,192 1.06%
Majority 85,380
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

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