Election
The 1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Chester Bowles narrowly defeated incumbent Republican James C. Shannon with 49.31% of the vote.
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The 1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Chester Bowles narrowly defeated incumbent Republican James C. Shannon with 49.31% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
The Progressive Party nominated Thomas I. Emerson as their gubernatorial candidate, but planned to withdraw if an acceptable candidate was selected by the Democrats. Chester B. Bowles was deemed as acceptable, and Emerson withdrew.
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