1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Democrat John N. Dempsey defeated Republican nominee John deKoven Alsop with 53.21% of the vote.

1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1958 November 6, 1962 1966 →
 
Nominee John N. Dempsey John deKoven Alsop
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 549,027 482,852
Percentage 53.21% 46.79%

County results
Dempsey:      50–60%
Alsop:      50–60%

Governor before election

John N. Dempsey
Democratic

Elected Governor

John N. Dempsey
Democratic

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • John N. Dempsey, Democratic
  • John deKoven Alsop, Republican

Results edit

1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John N. Dempsey (incumbent) 549,027 53.21%
Republican John deKoven Alsop 482,852 46.79%
Total votes 1,031,902 100.00%
Democratic hold

References edit

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 2, 2020.