For related races, see 1934 United States gubernatorial elections.
The 1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Hugh Meade Alcorn with 46.71% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
- Hugh Meade Alcorn, Republican
Other candidates
- Jasper McLevy, Socialist
- Alvin M. Gully, Socialist Labor
- William E. Hogan, Independent
- Isadore Wofsy, Communist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent) | 257,996 | 46.71% | ||
| Republican | Hugh Meade Alcorn | 249,397 | 45.16% | ||
| Socialist | Jasper McLevy | 38,438 | 6.96% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Alvin M. Gully | 3,734 | 0.68% | ||
| Independent | William E. Hogan | 1,445 | 0.26% | ||
| Communist | Isadore Wofsy | 1,283 | 0.23% | ||
| Majority | 8,599 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ↑ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
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