1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Republican nominee Abiram Chamberlain defeated Democratic nominee Melbert B. Cary with 53.44% of the vote.

1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 4, 1902
 
Nominee Abiram Chamberlain Melbert B. Cary
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 85,338 69,330
Percentage 53.44% 43.41%
Governor before election

George P. McLean
Republican

 Elected Governor

Abiram Chamberlain
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Abiram Chamberlain, Republican
  • Melbert B. Cary, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Francis E. Wheeler, Socialist
  • Robert N. Stanley, Prohibition
  • Ernest Oatley, Socialist Labor

Results
1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Abiram Chamberlain 85,338 53.44%
Democratic Melbert B. Cary 69,330 43.41%
Socialist Francis E. Wheeler 2,804 1.76%
Prohibition Robert N. Stanley 1,436 0.90%
Socialist Labor Ernest Oatley 794 0.50%
Majority 16,008
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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