1892 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1892 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. Democratic nominee Luzon B. Morris defeated Republican nominee Samuel E. Merwin with 50.31% of the vote.

1892 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 8, 1892
 
Nominee Luzon B. Morris Samuel E. Merwin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 82,787 76,745
Percentage 50.31% 46.64%
Governor before election

Morgan Bulkeley
Republican

 Elected Governor

Luzon B. Morris
Democratic

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Luzon B. Morris, Democratic
  • Samuel E. Merwin, Republican

Other candidates

  • E.P. Angin, Prohibition
  • E.M. Ripley, People's
  • Moritz E. Ruther, Socialist Labor

Results
1892 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Luzon B. Morris 82,787 50.31%
Republican Samuel E. Merwin 76,745 46.64%
Prohibition E.P. Angin 3,927 2.39%
People's E.M. Ripley 773 0.47%
Socialist Labor Moritz E. Ruther 317 0.19%
Majority 6,042
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
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