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For related races, see 1978 United States gubernatorial elections.
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
- Ella Grasso, incumbent Governor
- Robert K. Killian, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ella Grasso (incumbent) | 137,904 | 67.33 | |
Democratic | Robert K. Killian | 66,924 | 32.67 | |
Total votes | 204,828 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- Ella Grasso, Democratic
- Ronald A. Sarasin, Republican
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Ella Grasso (incumbent) | 613,109 | 59.15% | ||
Republican | Ronald A. Sarasin | 422,316 | 40.74% | ||
Majority | 190,793 | ||||
Turnout | 1,036,608 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
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