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.

1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978

Nominee Ella Grasso Ronald Sarasin Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 613,109 422,316 Percentage 59.15% 40.74%

County results Grasso:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Ella Grasso Democratic Elected Governor Ella Grasso Democratic

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

Democratic primary results[1]

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

1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	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

1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
2. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.