1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee Lorrin A. Cooke defeated Democratic nominee Joseph B. Sargent with 62.53% of the vote.

1896 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896
 
Nominee Lorrin A. Cooke Joseph B. Sargent
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 108,807 56,524
Percentage 62.53% 32.48%

County results
Cooke:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Owen Vincent Coffin
Republican

Elected Governor

Lorrin A. Cooke
Republican

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