1930 Connecticut Attorney General election

The 1930 Connecticut Attorney General election was held on 4 November 1930 in order to elect the Attorney General of Connecticut. Republican nominee and former Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut Warren Booth Burrows defeated Democratic nominee David A. Wilson.[1]

1930 Connecticut Attorney General election

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Nominee Warren Booth Burrows David A. Wilson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 216,172 208,174
Percentage 50.90% 49.10%

Attorney General before election

Benjamin W. Alling
Republican

Elected Attorney General

Warren Booth Burrows
Republican

General election

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On election day, 4 November 1930, Republican nominee Warren Booth Burrows won the election by a margin of 7,998 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee David A. Wilson, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Attorney General. Burrows was sworn in as the 8th Attorney General of Connecticut on 7 January 1931.[2]

Results

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Connecticut Attorney General election, 1930
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Warren Booth Burrows 216,172 50.90
Democratic David A. Wilson 208,174 49.10
Total votes 424,346 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "David A. Wilson (D)". electionhistory.ct.gov. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  2. ^ "1930 Nov 4 :: General Election :: Attorney General :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. Retrieved 20 October 2024.