For related races, see 1938 United States gubernatorial elections.
The 1938 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee Raymond E. Baldwin defeated Democratic incumbent Wilbur Lucius Cross with 36.43% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican
- Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
Other candidates
- Jasper McLevy, Socialist
- Joseph C. Borden Jr., Socialist Labor
- Devere Allen, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond E. Baldwin | 230,237 | 36.43% | ||
| Democratic | Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent) | 227,549 | 36.00% | ||
| Socialist | Jasper McLevy | 166,253 | 26.30% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Joseph C. Borden Jr. | 7,271 | 1.15% | ||
| Independent | Devere Allen | 773 | 0.12% | ||
| Majority | 2,688 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
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