1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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.

1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Ella Grasso Robert H. Steele
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 643,490 440,169
Percentage 58.35% 39.92%
County results
Grasso:      50–60%      60–70%
Steele:      40-50%
Governor before election

Thomas Meskill
Republican

 Elected Governor

Ella Grasso
Democratic

Elections in 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
1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
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
  1. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
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