1966 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1966 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat John N. Dempsey defeated Republican nominee E. Clayton Gengras with 55.68% of the vote.

1966 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966
 
Nominee John N. Dempsey E. Clayton Gengras
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 561,599 446,536
Percentage 55.68% 44.28%

County results
Dempsey:      50–60%      60–70%
Gengras:      50–60%

Governor before election

John N. Dempsey
Democratic

Elected Governor

John N. Dempsey
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • John N. Dempsey, Democratic
  • E. Clayton Gengras, Republican

Results

1966 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John N. Dempsey (incumbent) 561,599 55.68%
Republican E. Clayton Gengras 446,536 44.28%
Total votes 1,008,557 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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