1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1928 United States gubernatorial elections.

1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 6, 1928

Nominee John H. Trumbull Charles G. Morris Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 296,216 252,209 Percentage 53.57% 45.61%

Trumbull:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Morris:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election John H. Trumbull Republican Elected Governor John H. Trumbull Republican

The 1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. It was a rematch of the 1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent Republican John H. Trumbull defeated Democratic nominee Charles G. Morris with 53.57% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John H. Trumbull, Republican
• Charles G. Morris, Democratic

Other candidates

• Jasper McLevy, Socialist
• William Mackenzie, Farmer–Labor
• Michael P. O'Lean, Socialist Labor

Results

1928 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John H. Trumbull (incumbent)	296,216	53.57%
	Democratic	Charles G. Morris	252,209	45.61%
	Socialist	Jasper McLevy	3,184	0.58%
	Farmer–Labor	William Mackenzie	747	0.14%
	Socialist Labor	Michael P. O'Lean	617	0.11%
Majority	44,007
Turnout
	Republican hold	Swing