1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1936 United States gubernatorial elections.

1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 3, 1936

Nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross Arthur M. Brown Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 372,953 277,190 Percentage 55.29% 41.10%

Cross:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Brown:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Wilbur Lucius Cross Democratic Elected Governor Wilbur Lucius Cross Democratic

The 1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 3, to elect Governor of Connecticut Incumbent Governor Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee Arthur M. Brown with 55.29%, 372,953 votes.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
• Arthur M. Brown, Republican

Other candidates

• Jasper McLevy, Socialist
• Joseph Mackay, Socialist Labor
• Isadore Wofsy, Communist

Results

1936 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent)	372,953	55.29%
	Republican	Arthur M. Brown	277,190	41.10%
	Socialist	Jasper McLevy	20,993	3.11%
	Socialist Labor	Joseph Mackay	2,124	0.32%
	Communist	Isadore Wofsy	1,225	0.18%
Majority			95,763
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing