1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1932 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1932
Next Election:1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 6, 1934
Image1:File:Wilbur L Cross sitting in chair (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Wilbur Lucius Cross
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:257,996
Percentage1:46.71%
Nominee2:Hugh Meade Alcorn
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:249,397
Percentage2:45.16%
Image3:McLevy-Jasper-1936 (3x4a).jpg
Nominee3:Jasper McLevy
Party3:Socialist Party USA
Popular Vote3:38,438
Percentage3:6.96%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Wilbur Lucius Cross
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Wilbur Lucius Cross
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Hugh Meade Alcorn with 46.71% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates