1966 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1966 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1970 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1970
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Nominee1:John N. Dempsey
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate1:Attilio R. Frassinelli
Popular Vote1:561,599
Percentage1:55.68%
Nominee2:E. Clayton Gengras
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate2:John L. Gerardo
Popular Vote2:446,536
Percentage2:44.28%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:John N. Dempsey
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John N. Dempsey
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1966 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat John N. Dempsey defeated Republican nominee E. Clayton Gengras with 55.68% of the vote.

This was the first gubernatorial election since the state constitution was amended in 1962 to have both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor run on the same ticket in the general election.

General election

Candidates