1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat Ella Grasso and running mate Bill O'Neill defeated Republican nominee Ronald A. Sarasin and running mate Lewis Rome with 59.15% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.[1]
Candidates
- Ella Grasso, incumbent Governor
- Robert K. Killian, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
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