1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 4, 1930
 
NomineeWilbur Lucius CrossErnest E. Rogers
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote215,072209,607
Percentage49.91%48.64%

Cross:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Rogers:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
No Vote/Data:      

Governor before election

John H. Trumbull
Republican

Elected Governor

Wilbur Lucius Cross
Democratic

The 1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Democratic nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Ernest E. Rogers with 49.91% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
  • Ernest E. Rogers, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Robert S. Kling, Communist

Results

1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticWilbur Lucius Cross 215,072 49.91%
RepublicanErnest E. Rogers209,60748.64%
SocialistJasper McLevy4,7001.09%
CommunistRobert S. Kling1,5230.35%
Majority5,465
Turnout
Democratic gain from RepublicanSwing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
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