1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1916
Next Election:1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1920
Election Date:November 5, 1918
Nominee1:Marcus H. Holcomb
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:84,891
Percentage1:50.72%
Nominee2:Thomas J. Spellacy
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:76,773
Percentage2:45.87%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Marcus H. Holcomb
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Marcus H. Holcomb
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Republican Marcus H. Holcomb defeated Democratic nominee Thomas J. Spellacy with 50.72% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates