1906 Connecticut Attorney General election

The 1906 Connecticut Attorney General election was held on 6 November 1906 in order to elect the Attorney General of Connecticut. Republican nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate Marcus H. Holcomb defeated Democratic nominee William B. Stoddard.[1]

1906 Connecticut Attorney General election

← 1902 6 November 1906 1910 →
 
Nominee Marcus H. Holcomb William B. Stoddard
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 89,353 67,163
Percentage 57.1% 42.9%

Attorney General before election

William A. King
Republican

Elected Attorney General

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

General election

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On election day, 6 November 1906, Republican nominee Marcus H. Holcomb won the election by a margin of 22,190 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee William B. Stoddard, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Attorney General. Holcomb was sworn in as the 3rd Attorney General of Connecticut in 1907.[2]

Results

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Connecticut Attorney General election, 1906
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Marcus H. Holcomb 89,353 57.09%
Democratic William B. Stoddard 67,163 42.91%
Total votes 156,516 100.00%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "William B. Stoddard (D)". electionhistory.ct.gov. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. ^ "1906 Nov 6 :: General Election :: Attorney General :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. Retrieved 18 October 2024.