Who won Connecticut in the 1928 presidential election?

Hoover (Republican) carried Connecticut in 1928, winning its 7 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Connecticut have in 1928?

Connecticut cast 7 electoral votes in the 1928 presidential election.

Did Connecticut vote for the national winner in 1928?

Yes. Connecticut backed Herbert Hoover, who won the presidency that year.

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1928

Connecticut: Hoover carries 7 EV.

Connecticut cast its 7 electoral votes for Hoover (Republican). National winner: Herbert Hoover (Republican) — Connecticut voted with the national winner this cycle.

Connecticut in 1928

The 1928 contest saw Connecticut line up behind Hoover, delivering 7 electoral votes to the Republican ticket. That placed Connecticut with the eventual winner: Herbert Hoover went on to take the presidency, and Connecticut was part of his column.

Connecticut stayed in the Republican column for the 4th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1916. The region divided — New York and Massachusetts joined Connecticut for the Republican ticket, while Rhode Island did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, Connecticut has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 24 times in all. The vote fell within the Roaring Twenties — Republican dominance to the Great Depression.

Nationally, Herbert Hoover finished with 444 of the 531 electoral votes to Al Smith's 87. Herbert Hoover led the national popular vote with 58.21% of the ballots cast.

The 1928 national map

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