1914 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1914 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee and incumbent mayor of Bridgeport Clifford B. Wilson won the election against Democratic nominee George M. Landers.

1914 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 3, 1914

Nominee Clifford B. Wilson George M. Landers Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 89,876 74,039 Percentage 54.80% 45.20%

Lieutenant Governor before election Lyman T. Tingier Democratic Elected Lieutenant Governor Clifford B. Wilson Republican

General election

On election day, November 3, 1914, Republican nominee Clifford B. Wilson won the election with 54.80% of the vote, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Wilson was sworn in as the 76th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on January 6, 1915.

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1914

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Clifford B. Wilson	89,876	54.80
	Democratic	George M. Landers	74,039	45.20
Total votes			163,915	100.00
	Republican gain from Democratic