1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1900 United States gubernatorial elections.

1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 6, 1900

Nominee George P. McLean S. L. Bronson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 95,822 81,421 Percentage 53.02% 45.05%

McLean:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Bronson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election George E. Lounsbury Republican Elected Governor George P. McLean Republican

The 1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Republican nominee George P. McLean defeated Democratic nominee S. L. Bronson with 53.02% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George P. McLean, Republican
• S. L. Bronson, Democratic

Other candidates

• Charles E. Steele, Prohibition
• George A. Sweetland, Social Democratic
• Adam Marx, Socialist Labor

Results

1900 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George P. McLean	95,822	53.02%
	Democratic	S. L. Bronson	81,421	45.05%
	Prohibition	Charles E. Steele	1,548	0.86%
	Social Democratic	George A. Sweetland	1,056	0.58%
	Socialist Labor	Adam Marx	876	0.49%
Majority			14,401
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing