1954 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

1954 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Charles W. Jewett John N. Dempsey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 467,472 462,020
Percentage 50.29% 49.71%

Jewett:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Dempsey:      50–60%      60–70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Edward N. Allen
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Charles W. Jewett
Republican

The 1954 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Edward N. Allen chose not to seek re-election to a second term.

Republican Charles W. Jewett defeated Democratic nominee John N. Dempsey with 50.3% to 49.7% of the vote.