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 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

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 (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-04-29.