1910 Connecticut Attorney General election
November 8, 1910
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Light: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Russell: 50–60% 60–70% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1910 Connecticut Attorney General election was held on November 8, 1910, in order to elect the Attorney General of Connecticut. Republican nominee and incumbent acting Attorney General John H. Light defeated Democratic nominee Talcott H. Russell.[1]
General election
On election day, November 8, 1910, Republican nominee John H. Light won the election by a margin of 6,397 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Talcott H. Russell, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Attorney General. Light was sworn in for his first full term in 1911.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John H. Light (incumbent) | 79,700 | 52.09% | |
| Democratic | Talcott H. Russell | 73,303 | 47.91% | |
| Total votes | 153,003 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Talcott H. Russell (D)". electionhistory.ct.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "1910 Nov 8 :: General Election :: Attorney General :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-18.