The 1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Robert A. Hurley defeated incumbent Republican Raymond E. Baldwin with 49.54% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Robert A. Hurley, Democratic
  • Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Joseph Mackay, Socialist Labor
  • Michael A. Russo, Communist

Results

1940 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert A. Hurley 388,361 49.54%
Republican Raymond E. Baldwin (incumbent) 374,581 47.78%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 18,090 2.31%
Socialist Labor Joseph Mackay 1,815 0.23%
Communist Michael A. Russo 1,141 0.15%
Majority 13,780
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ↑ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_Connecticut_gubernatorial_election