1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Everett J. Lake defeated Democratic nominee Rollin U. Tyler with 63.04% of the vote.

1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 2, 1920
 
Nominee Everett J. Lake Rollin U. Tyler
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 230,792 121,729
Percentage 63.04% 33.25%


Governor before election

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

Elected Governor

Everett J. Lake
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Everett J. Lake, Republican
  • Rollin U. Tyler, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles T. Peach, Socialist
  • Edward Pryor, Socialist Labor
  • Albert P. Krone, Farmer–Labor

Results

1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Everett J. Lake 230,792 63.04% +12.32%
Democratic Rollin U. Tyler 121,729 33.25% -12.62%
Socialist Charles T. Peach 10,154 2.77% +0.38%
Socialist Labor Edward Pryor 1,896 0.52% +0.18%
Farmer–Labor Albert P. Krone 1,517 0.41% N/A
Majority 109,063
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
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