1954 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1954 United States gubernatorial elections.

1954 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954

Nominee Abraham Ribicoff John Davis Lodge Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 463,643 460,528 Percentage 49.50% 49.16%

County results Municipality results 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

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Abraham Ribicoff, Democratic
• John Davis Lodge, Republican

Other candidates

• Jasper McLevy, Socialist

Results

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

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