1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Republican Marcus H. Holcomb defeated Democratic nominee Thomas J. Spellacy with 50.72% of the vote.

1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 5, 1918
 
Nominee Marcus H. Holcomb Thomas J. Spellacy
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 84,891 76,773
Percentage 50.72% 45.87%
Governor before election

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

 Elected Governor

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Marcus H. Holcomb, Republican
  • Thomas J. Spellacy, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Martin F. Plunkett, Socialist
  • John Newton Lackey, Prohibition
  • Herman Klawansky, Socialist Labor
  • George A. Parsons, Independent

Results
1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Marcus H. Holcomb 84,891 50.72%
Democratic Thomas J. Spellacy 76,773 45.87%
Socialist Martin F. Plunkett 4,001 2.39%
Prohibition John Newton Lackey 1,014 0.61%
Socialist Labor Herman Klawansky 560 0.34%
Independent George A. Parsons 121 0.07%
Majority 8,118
Turnout
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
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