1998 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1998 Connecticut gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998, and incumbent Republican Governor John G. Rowland won re-election against Democratic Candidate United States Congresswoman Barbara B. Kennelly. This election was the first time since 1944 that an incumbent Republican Governor of Connecticut was re-elected.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Barbara B. Kennelly, U.S. Representative from the CT-01

Results

Kennelly was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Republican primary

Candidates

• John G. Rowland, incumbent Governor of Connecticut

Results

Rowland was unopposed in the Republican primary.

General election

Candidates

Democratic

• Barbara B. Kennelly, U.S. Representative from the CT-01
• Running mate: Joe Courtney, Member of Connecticut House of Representatives

Republican

• John G. Rowland, incumbent Governor of Connecticut
• Running mate: Jodi Rell, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut

Polling

Results

By congressional district

Rowland won all six congressional districts, including four that elected Democrats.

Notes

Partisan clients

References