1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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
General election
Candidates
- Ella Grasso, Democratic
- Ronald A. Sarasin, Republican