1954 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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. This is the last time that an incumbent governor of Connecticut lost reelection.

1954 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1950 November 2, 1954 1958 →
 
Nominee Abraham Ribicoff John Davis Lodge
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 463,643 460,528
Percentage 49.50% 49.16%

Ribicoff:      50–60%      60–70%
Lodge:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

John Davis Lodge
Republican

Elected Governor

Abraham Ribicoff
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Abraham Ribicoff, Democratic
  • John Davis Lodge, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist

Results

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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

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