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1892 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1892 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. It was a rematch of the 1890 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Democratic nominee Luzon B. Morris defeated Republican nominee Samuel E. Merwin with 50.31% of the vote.

Unlike the previous election, which resulted in a deadlock and neither candidate inaugurated as governor, Morris's win was not challenged this time, and he was inaugurated governor on January 4, 1893.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Luzon B. Morris, Democratic
  • Samuel E. Merwin, Republican

Other candidates

  • E.P. Angin, Prohibition
  • E.M. Ripley, People's
  • Moritz E. Ruther, Socialist Labor

Results

References