1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Ella Grasso Robert H. Steele
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Robert K. Killian Nathan G. Agostinelli
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

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

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. 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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