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The 1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Democratic nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Ernest E. Rogers with 49.91% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
  • Ernest E. Rogers, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Robert S. Kling, Communist

Results

1930 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Wilbur Lucius Cross 215,072 49.91%
Republican Ernest E. Rogers 209,607 48.64%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 4,700 1.09%
Communist Robert S. Kling 1,523 0.35%
Majority 5,465
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
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