1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1948 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Chester Bowles narrowly defeated incumbent Republican James C. Shannon with 49.31% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Chester Bowles, Democratic
 * James C. Shannon, Republican

Other candidates
 * Jasper McLevy, Socialist
 * Joseph Mackay, Socialist Labor
 * Morris Chertov, Socialist Workers