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1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Chester Bowles narrowly defeated incumbent Republican James C. Shannon with 49.31% of the vote.
The 1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Chester Bowles narrowly defeated incumbent Republican James C. Shannon with 49.31% of the vote.
Major party candidates
- Chester Bowles, Democratic
- James C. Shannon, Republican
Other candidates
- Morris Chertov, Socialist Workers
- Joseph Mackay, Socialist Labor
- Jasper McLevy, Socialist
The Progressive Party nominated Thomas I. Emerson as their gubernatorial candidate, but planned to withdraw if an acceptable candidate was selected by the Democrats. Chester B. Bowles was deemed as acceptable, and Emerson withdrew.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 431,746 | 49.31% | |
| Republican | 429,071 | 49.00% | |
| Socialist | 12,662 | 1.45% | |
| Socialist Labor | 1,363 | 0.16% | |
| Socialist Workers | 778 | 0.09% | |
| 875,620 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican |
- Schmidt, Karl (1960). Henry A. Wallace: Quixotic Crusade 1948. Syracuse University Press.
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