1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Chester Bowles defeated incumbent Republican James C. Shannon with 49.31% of the vote.

1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 2, 1948
 
Nominee Chester Bowles James C. Shannon
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 431,746 429,071
Percentage 49.31% 49.00%
Governor before election

James C. Shannon
Republican

 Elected Governor

Chester Bowles
Democratic

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Chester Bowles, Democratic
  • James C. Shannon, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Joseph Mackay, Socialist Labor
  • Morris Chertov, Socialist Workers

Results
1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chester Bowles 431,746 49.31%
Republican James C. Shannon (incumbent) 429,071 49.00%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 12,662 1.45%
Socialist Labor Joseph Mackay 1,363 0.16%
Socialist Workers Morris Chertov 778 0.09%
Total votes 875,620 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican

References
  1. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
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