1912 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1912 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1912 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Democrat Simeon E. Baldwin defeated Republican nominee J. P. Studley with 41.11% of the vote.

1912 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 5, 1912

Nominee Simeon E. Baldwin J. P. Studley Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 78,264 67,531 Percentage 41.11% 35.47%   Nominee Herbert Smith Samuel E. Beardsley Party Progressive Socialist Popular vote 31,020 10,236 Percentage 16.29% 5.38%

Municipal results Baldwin:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      80–90% Studley:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Smith:      30–40%      Tie

Governor before election Simeon E. Baldwin Democratic Elected Governor Simeon E. Baldwin Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Simeon E. Baldwin, Democratic
• J. P. Studley, Republican

Other candidates

• Herbert Smith, Progressive
• Samuel E. Beardsley, Socialist
• B. B. Bassette, Prohibition
• Charles B. Wells, Socialist Labor

Results

1912 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Simeon E. Baldwin (incumbent)	78,264	41.11%
	Republican	J. P. Studley	67,531	35.47%
	Progressive	Herbert Smith	31,020	16.29%
	Socialist	Samuel E. Beardsley	10,236	5.38%
	Prohibition	B. B. Bassette	2,096	1.10%
	Socialist Labor	Charles B. Wells	1,247	0.66%
Majority			10,733
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing