1940 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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November 5, 1940
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The 1940 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Democratic nominee Odell Shepard won the election against incumbent Republican lieutenant governor James L. McConaughy.
General election
[edit]On election day, November 5, 1940, Democratic nominee Odell Shepard won the election with 52.70% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Shepard was sworn in as the 86th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on January 8, 1941.[1]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Odell Shepard | 406,834 | 52.70 | |
| Republican | James L. McConaughy (incumbent) | 365,059 | 47.30 | |
| Total votes | 771,893 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
[edit]- ↑ "1940 Nov 5 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-13.
