1932 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1932 United States gubernatorial elections.

1932 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 8, 1932

Nominee Wilbur Lucius Cross John H. Trumbull Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 288,347 277,503 Percentage 48.44% 46.62%

Cross:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Trumbull:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Tie:      50%

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

The 1932 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1932. Incumbent Democrat Wilbur Lucius Cross defeated Republican nominee John H. Trumbull with 48.44% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Wilbur Lucius Cross, Democratic
• John H. Trumbull, Republican

Other candidates

• Jasper McLevy, Socialist
• Albert Levitt, Independent
• Michael P. O'Lean, Socialist Labor
• Isadore Wofsy, Communist

Results

1932 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Wilbur Lucius Cross (incumbent)	288,347	48.44%
	Republican	John H. Trumbull	277,503	46.62%
	Socialist	Jasper McLevy	20,637	3.47%
	Independent	Albert Levitt	5,125	0.86%
	Socialist Labor	Michael P. O'Lean	2,295	0.39%
	Communist	Isadore Wofsy	1,360	0.23%
Majority			10,844
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing