Franklin G. Welles (September 21, 1903 – September 7, 1990) was an American politician who served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district from 1961 to 1967. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Personal life Welles was born on September 21, 1903, in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He was married to Dorothy Welles and had three daughters. He was a Freemason and a lodge officer in South Windsor.
Welles died at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, Connecticut, on September 7, 1990. He was 86.
Political career Welles was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in the 1960 general election, defeating incumbent David J. Dickson Jr. with 15,313 votes (51.3 percent). He was re-elected in 1962, defeating Edward A. Cormier with 14,159 votes (52.0 percent).
Before serving in the Senate, Welles was elected as a state representative from Vernon in 1956. He also ran for the 35th district Senate seat in 1958, but lost to Dickson.
A district history listing identifies Welles's home as Talcottville and records him as the senator for the 35th district from 1961 to 1967.
Electoral history Year Office Result Opponent Vote 1958 Connecticut State Senate, 35th district Lost David J. Dickson Jr. 11,053 (47.5%) 1960 Connecticut State Senate, 35th district Won David J. Dickson Jr. 15,313 (51.3%) 1962 Connecticut State Senate, 35th district Won Edward A. Cormier 14,159 (52.0%) References