1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee Raymond E. Baldwin defeated Democratic incumbent Wilbur Lucius Cross with 36.43% of the vote.

1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 8, 1938
 
Nominee Raymond E. Baldwin Wilbur Lucius Cross Jasper McLevy
Party Republican Democratic Socialist
Popular vote 230,237 227,549 166,253
Percentage 36.43% 36.00% 26.30%
Governor before election

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Raymond E. Baldwin
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican
  • Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Joseph C. Borden Jr., Socialist Labor
  • Devere Allen, Independent

Results
1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Raymond E. Baldwin 230,237 36.43%
Democratic Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent) 227,549 36.00%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 166,253 26.30%
Socialist Labor Joseph C. Borden Jr. 7,271 1.15%
Independent Devere Allen 773 0.12%
Majority 2,688
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
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