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.
Republican primary Candidates John G. Rowland, incumbent Governor of Connecticut
Results Rowland was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Barbara B. Kennelly, U.S. Representative from the CT-01
Results Kennelly was unopposed in the Democratic 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 Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JohnRowland (R) BarbaraKennelly (D) UndecidedMason DixonOctober 26–27, 1998633 (LV)± 4.0%58%33%9%Quinnipiac University Polling InstituteOctober 13–19, 1998683 (LV)± 3.8%72%24%4%Mason DixonOctober 9–12, 1998629 (LV)± 4.0%60%28%12%University of ConnecticutSeptember 12–16, 1998505 (A)± 5.0%60%23%17%Quinnipiac University Polling InstituteJune 16–22, 19981,088 (RV)± 3.0%56%32%12%Quinnipiac University Polling InstituteFebruary 10–16, 19981,303 (RV)± 3.0%52%35%23%Quinnipiac University Polling InstituteNovember 11–17, 19971,120 (RV)± 3.0%43%44%13%
Results
By congressional district Rowland won all six congressional districts, including four that elected Democrats. District Rowland Kennelly Representative56%42%Barbara Kennelly (105th Congress)John Larson (106th Congress) 58% 40%Sam Gejdenson 60% 38%Rosa DeLauro 63% 35%Chris Shays 71% 27%James Maloney 68% 30%Nancy Johnson
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