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1932 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1930 November 8, 1932 1934 →
 
Nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross John H. Trumbull
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 288,347 277,503
Percentage 48.44% 46.62%

County results Municipality resultsCross:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Trumbull:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Tie:      50%

Governor before election

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

Elected Governor

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

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The 1932 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1932. Incumbent Democrat Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee John H. Trumbull with 48.44% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
  • John H. Trumbull, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Albert Levitt, Independent
  • Michael P. O'Lean, Socialist Labor
  • Isadore Wofsy, Communist

Results

1932 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent) 288,347 48.44%
Republican John H. Trumbull 277,503 46.62%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 20,637 3.47%
Independent Albert Levitt 5,125 0.86%
Socialist Labor Michael P. O'Lean 2,295 0.39%
Communist Isadore Wofsy 1,360 0.23%
Majority 10,844
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
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