| Election Name: | 2002 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Connecticut |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1998 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1998 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2002 |
| Next Election: | 2006 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 2006 |
| Turnout: | 51.2% |
| Nominee1: | John G. Rowland |
| Running Mate1: | Jodi Rell |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 573,958 |
| Percentage1: | 56.1% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | John G. Rowland |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | John G. Rowland |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Nominee2: | Bill Curry |
| Running Mate2: | George Jepsen |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 448,984 |
| Percentage2: | 43.9% |
The 2002 Connecticut gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican Governor John G. Rowland won reelection to a third consecutive term, defeating Democrat Bill Curry. Rowland became the first Connecticut Governor to win a third term in office, but did not finish his term, resigning in 2004 due to allegations of corruption. Despite losing this election, as of 2022, Curry is the last Democratic gubernatorial candidate to carry Windham County.
| Source | Ranking | As of | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[1] | October 31, 2002 | ||
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[2] | November 4, 2002 |