1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat Ella Grasso defeated Republican nominee Ronald A. Sarasin with 59.15% of the vote.
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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 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
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References
- "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
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