1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. It was the third consecutive gubernatorial race between the same two nominees. Incumbent Republican Raymond E. Baldwin defeated Democratic nominee Robert A. Hurley with 50.48% of the vote.

1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1942 November 7, 1944 1946 →
 
Nominee Raymond E. Baldwin Robert A. Hurley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 418,289 392,417
Percentage 50.48% 47.36%

Baldwin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Hurley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Raymond E. Baldwin
Republican

Elected Governor

Raymond E. Baldwin
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican
  • Robert A. Hurley, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist
  • Joseph C. Borden Jr., Socialist Labor

Results

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1944 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Raymond E. Baldwin (incumbent) 418,289 50.48%
Democratic Robert A. Hurley 392,417 47.36%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 16,475 1.99%
Socialist Labor Joseph C. Borden Jr. 1,398 0.17%
Total votes 828,579 100.00%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 9, 2020.