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.

1942 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee Raymond E. Baldwin Robert A. Hurley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 281,362 255,166
Percentage 48.93% 44.38%
Governor before election

Robert A. Hurley
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Raymond E. Baldwin
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

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
1942 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
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%
Republican gain from Democratic

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
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