1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Republican nominee George P. McLean defeated Democratic nominee S. L. Bronson with 53.02% of the vote.

1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 6, 1900
 
Nominee George P. McLean S. L. Bronson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 95,822 81,421
Percentage 53.02% 45.05%

Governor before election

George E. Lounsbury
Republican

Elected Governor

George P. McLean
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George P. McLean, Republican
  • S. L. Bronson, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles E. Steele, Prohibition
  • George A. Sweetland, Social Democratic
  • Adam Marx, Socialist Labor

Results

1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George P. McLean 95,822 53.02%
Democratic S. L. Bronson 81,421 45.05%
Prohibition Charles E. Steele 1,548 0.86%
Social Democratic George A. Sweetland 1,056 0.58%
Socialist Labor Adam Marx 876 0.49%
Majority 14,401
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
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