1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Incumbent Democrat Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Arthur M. Brown with 55.29% of the vote.

1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 3, 1936
 
Nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross Arthur M. Brown
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 372,953 277,190
Percentage 55.29% 41.10%
Governor before election

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
  • Arthur M. Brown, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Joseph Mackay, Socialist Labor
  • Isadore Wofsy, Communist

Results
1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent) 372,953 55.29%
Republican Arthur M. Brown 277,190 41.10%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 20,993 3.11%
Socialist Labor Joseph Mackay 2,124 0.32%
Communist Isadore Wofsy 1,225 0.18%
Majority 95,763
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
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