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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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results

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

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