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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.