1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1974
Next Election:1982 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1982
Election Date:November 7, 1978
Image1:File:Ella Grasso.jpg
Nominee1:Ella Grasso
Running Mate1:Bill O'Neill
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:613,109
Percentage1:59.15%
Nominee2:Ronald Sarasin
Running Mate2:Lewis Rome
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:422,316
Percentage2:40.74%
Governor
Before Election:Ella Grasso
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Ella Grasso
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 7, to elect Governor of Connecticut, Incumbent Governor Ella Grasso and running mate William A. O'Neill defeated Republican candidate Ronald A. Sarasin and running mate Lewis Rome with 59.15% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2018-11-07.