1946 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1946 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican nominee James L. McConaughy defeated Democratic nominee Charles Wilbert Snow with 54.38% of the vote.

1946 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee James L. McConaughy Charles Wilbert Snow
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 371,852 276,335
Percentage 54.38% 40.41%

Governor before election

Raymond E. Baldwin
Republican

Elected Governor

James L. McConaughy
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • James L. McConaughy, Republican
  • Charles Wilbert Snow, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Herman N. Simon, Socialist Labor

Results

1946 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James L. McConaughy 371,852 54.38%
Democratic Charles Wilbert Snow 276,335 40.41%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 32,241 4.72%
Socialist Labor Herman N. Simon 3,403 0.50%
Total votes 683,831 100.00%
Republican hold

References

  1. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
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