1998 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Appearance
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Rowland: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Kennelly: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Connecticut |
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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.
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
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John G. Rowland (incumbent) | 628,707 | 62.90% | +26.70% | |
Democratic | Barbara B. Kennelly | 354,187 | 35.44% | +2.73% | |
Concerned Citizens | Joseph A. Zdonczyk | 8,792 | 0.88% | +0.01% | |
Libertarian | Ned Vare | 5,637 | 0.56% | N/A | |
Term Limits | Roberta Scaglione | 2,212 | 0.22% | N/A | |
Total votes | 999,535 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
Republican hold |
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