1954 Connecticut Attorney General election

The 1954 Connecticut Attorney General election took place on November 2, 1954, to elect the Attorney General of Connecticut. Incumbent Republican Attorney General William L. Beers did not seek re-election. Republican nominee John J. Bracken defeated Democratic state senator Samuel J. Tedesco. As of 2024, this was the last time a Republican was elected Attorney General of Connecticut.

1954 Connecticut Attorney General election

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee John J. Bracken Samuel J. Tedesco
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 471,770 458,189
Percentage 50.7% 49.3%

County results
Bracken:      50–60%
Tedesco:      50–60%

Attorney General before election

William L. Beers
Republican

Elected Attorney General

John J. Bracken
Republican

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