1942 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1942 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee Raymond E. Baldwin defeated Democratic incumbent Robert A. Hurley with 48.93% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican
- Robert A. Hurley, Democratic
Other candidates
- Jasper McLevy, Socialist
- Joseph C. Borden Jr., Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Raymond E. Baldwin | 281,362 | 48.93% | ||
| Democratic | Robert A. Hurley (incumbent) | 255,166 | 44.38% | ||
| Socialist | Jasper McLevy | 34,537 | 6.01% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Joseph C. Borden Jr. | 3,936 | 0.69% | ||
| Total votes | 575,001 | 100.00% | |||
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References
- "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
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