The 1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat Ella Grasso and running mate Bill O'Neill defeated Republican candidate Ronald A. Sarasin and running mate Lewis Rome with 59.15% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.
Democratic primary
Candidates Ella Grasso, incumbent governor Robert K. Killian, incumbent lieutenant governor
Results
General election
Candidates Ella Grasso, Democratic Ronald A. Sarasin, Republican
Results
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