1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1902 United States gubernatorial elections.

1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 4, 1902

Nominee Abiram Chamberlain Melbert B. Cary Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 85,338 69,330 Percentage 53.44% 43.41%

Chamberlain:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Cary:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election George P. McLean Republican Elected Governor Abiram Chamberlain Republican

The 1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Republican nominee Abiram Chamberlain defeated Democratic nominee Melbert B. Cary with 53.44% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Abiram Chamberlain, Republican
• Melbert B. Cary, Democratic

Other candidates

• Francis E. Wheeler, Socialist
• Robert N. Stanley, Prohibition
• Ernest Oatley, Socialist Labor

Results

1902 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Abiram Chamberlain	85,338	53.44%
	Democratic	Melbert B. Cary	69,330	43.41%
	Socialist	Francis E. Wheeler	2,804	1.76%
	Prohibition	Robert N. Stanley	1,436	0.90%
	Socialist Labor	Ernest Oatley	794	0.50%
Majority			16,008
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing