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The 1954 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Democratic nominee Abraham Ribicoff narrowly defeated incumbent Republican John Davis Lodge with 49.50% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Abraham Ribicoff, Democratic
  • John Davis Lodge, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist

Results

1954 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Abraham Ribicoff 463,643 49.50%
Republican John Davis Lodge (incumbent) 460,528 49.16%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 11,159 1.19%
Total votes 936,753 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican

References

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 4, 2020.