1888 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1888 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee Morgan Bulkeley defeated Democratic nominee Luzon B. Morris with 47.94% of the vote.

1888 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 6, 1888
 
Nominee Morgan Bulkeley Luzon B. Morris
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 73,659 75,074
Percentage 47.94% 48.86%
Governor before election

Phineas C. Lounsbury
Republican

 Elected Governor

Morgan Bulkeley
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Morgan Bulkeley, Republican
  • Luzon B. Morris, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Hiram Camp, Prohibition
  • F. A. Andrews, Labor

Results
1888 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Morgan Bulkeley 73,659 47.94%
Democratic Luzon B. Morris 75,074 48.86%
Prohibition Hiram Camp 4,631 3.01%
Labor F. A. Andrews 263 0.17%
Majority 1,415
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
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