1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee Lorrin A. Cooke defeated Democratic nominee Joseph B. Sargent with 62.53% of the vote.

1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 3, 1896
 
Nominee Lorrin A. Cooke Joseph B. Sargent
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 108,807 56,524
Percentage 62.53% 32.48%
Governor before election

Owen Vincent Coffin
Republican

 Elected Governor

Lorrin A. Cooke
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Lorrin A. Cooke, Republican
  • Joseph B. Sargent, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Lewis Sperry, National Democratic
  • Edward Manchester, Prohibition
  • John A. Norton, Socialist Labor

Results
1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Lorrin A. Cooke 108,807 62.53%
Democratic Joseph B. Sargent 56,524 32.48%
National Democratic Lewis Sperry 5,579 3.21%
Prohibition Edward Manchester 1,846 1.06%
Socialist Labor John A. Norton 1,254 0.72%
Majority 52,283
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
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