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For related races, see 1974 United States gubernatorial elections.
The 1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee Ella Grasso defeated Republican nominee Robert H. Steele with 58.35% of the vote. Grasso thus became the first woman to be elected Governor of Connecticut.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Ella Grasso, Democratic
- Robert H. Steele, Republican
Other candidates
- Thomas J. Pallone, Independent
- Allen C. Peichert, American
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Ella Grasso | 643,490 | 58.35% | ||
Republican | Robert H. Steele | 440,169 | 39.92% | ||
Independent | Thomas J. Pallone | 16,660 | 1.51% | ||
American | Allen C. Peichert | 2,291 | 0.21% | ||
Majority | 203,321 | ||||
Turnout | 1,102,773 | ||||
Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |
References
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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