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.
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
By congressional district
Rowland won all six congressional districts, including four that elected Democrats.| District | Rowland | Kennelly | Representative |
| 56% | 42% | Barbara Kennelly | |
| 56% | 42% | John Larson | |
| 58% | 40% | Sam Gejdenson | |
| 60% | 38% | Rosa DeLauro | |
| 63% | 35% | Chris Shays | |
| 71% | 27% | James Maloney | |
| 68% | 30% | Nancy Johnson |