1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1894 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1894
Next Election:1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1898
Election Date:November 3, 1896
Image1:Lorrin A. Cooke (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Lorrin A. Cooke
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:108,807
Percentage1:62.53%
Nominee2:Joseph B. Sargent
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:56,524
Percentage2:32.48%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Owen Vincent Coffin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Lorrin A. Cooke
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee Lorrin A. Cooke defeated Democratic nominee Joseph B. Sargent with 62.53% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates