1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1970
Next Election:1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1978
Election Date:November 5, 1974
Image1:File:Ella Grasso.jpg
Nominee1:Ella Grasso
Running Mate1:Robert K. Killian
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:643,490
Percentage1:58.35%
Nominee2:Robert H. Steele
Running Mate2:Nathan G. Agostinelli
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:440,169
Percentage2:39.92%
Governor
Before Election:Thomas Meskill
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Ella Grasso
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1974 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Connecticut . uselectionatlas.org.