1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican Raymond E. Baldwin defeated Democratic nominee Robert A. Hurley with 50.48% of the vote.

1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 7, 1944
 
Nominee Raymond E. Baldwin Robert A. Hurley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 418,289 392,417
Percentage 50.48% 47.36%
Governor before election

Raymond E. Baldwin
Republican

 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
1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Raymond E. Baldwin (incumbent) 418,289 50.48%
Democratic Robert A. Hurley 392,417 47.36%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 16,475 1.99%
Socialist Labor Joseph C. Borden Jr. 1,398 0.17%
Total votes 828,579 100.00%
Republican hold

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