1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Democratic nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Ernest E. Rogers with 49.91% of the vote.

1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 4, 1930
 
Nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross Ernest E. Rogers
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 215,072 209,607
Percentage 49.91% 48.64%
Governor before election

John H. Trumbull
Republican

 Elected Governor

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
  • Ernest E. Rogers, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Robert S. Kling, Communist

Results
1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Wilbur Lucius Cross 215,072 49.91%
Republican Ernest E. Rogers 209,607 48.64%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 4,700 1.09%
Communist Robert S. Kling 1,523 0.35%
Majority 5,465
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
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