1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1938
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Nominee1:Wilbur Lucius Cross
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:372,953
Percentage1:55.29%
Nominee2:Arthur M. Brown
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:277,190
Percentage2:41.10%
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 1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 3, to elect Governor of Connecticut Incumbent Governor Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Arthur M. Brown with 55.29%, 372,953 votes.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates