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.

1998 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 3, 1998
 
Nominee John G. Rowland Barbara B. Kennelly
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Jodi Rell Joe Courtney
Popular vote 628,707 354,187
Percentage 62.9% 35.4%

Rowland:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
     70–80%      80–90%
Kennelly:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John G. Rowland
Republican

Elected Governor

John G. Rowland
Republican

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