The 1892 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Democratic nominee Ernest Cady won the election against Republican nominee Frank W. Cheney.

General election

On election day, November 8, 1892, Democratic nominee Ernest Cady won the election with 51.90% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Cady was sworn in as the 65th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on January 4, 1893.[1]

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1892
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ernest Cady 82,738 51.90
Republican Frank W. Cheney 76,637 48.10
Total votes 159,375 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

References

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1892_Connecticut_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election