2002 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The Connecticut gubernatorial election of 2002 took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican Governor John G. Rowland won reelection to a third consecutive term, defeating Democrat Bill Curry. Rowland became the first Connecticut Governor to win a third term in office, but did not finish his term, resigning in 2004 due to allegations of corruption.

2002 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 5, 2002

Nominee John G. Rowland Bill Curry Party Republican Democratic Running mate Jodi Rell George Jepsen Popular vote 573,958 448,984 Percentage 56.1% 43.9%

Governor before election John G. Rowland Republican Elected Governor John G. Rowland Republican

Election results

2002 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John G. Rowland (incumbent)	573,958	56.1%
	Democratic	Bill Curry	448,984	43.9%
	Write-in		56	0.0%
Total votes			1,022,998	100.0%
	Republican hold

References

1. http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/