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1966 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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.
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.
In 1962, Connecticut voters overwhelmingly approved of 5 Constitutional Amendments placed on the ballot. Among these was a proposition to end the Governor and Lieutenant Governor from running separately in an election, which won, 81% to 19%.
As a result, this was the first gubernatorial election to have both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor run on the same ticket in a general election.
- John N. Dempsey, Democratic
- E. Clayton Gengras, Republican
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 561,599 | 55.68% | |
| Republican | 446,536 | 44.28% | |
| 1,008,557 | 100.00% | ||
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