1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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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
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Major party candidates
- Ella Grasso, Democratic
- Robert H. Steele, Republican
Other candidates
- Thomas J. Pallone, Independent
- Allen C. Peichert, American
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]- ^ 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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