1950 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1950 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee John Davis Lodge defeated Democratic incumbent Chester Bowles with 49.66% of the vote.

1950 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 7, 1950
 
Nominee John Davis Lodge Chester Bowles
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 436,418 419,404
Percentage 49.66% 47.73%
County results
Lodge:      50–60%      60–70%
Bowles:      40–50%      50–60%
Governor before election

Chester Bowles
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John Davis Lodge
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John Davis Lodge, Republican
  • Chester Bowles, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist

Results
1950 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Davis Lodge 436,418 49.66%
Democratic Chester Bowles (incumbent) 419,404 47.73%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 22,913 2.61%
Total votes 878,735 100.00%
Republican gain from Democratic

References
  1. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
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