1994 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Introduction The '''1994 Connecticut gubernatorial election''' included Republican John G. Rowland winning the open seat following the retirement of A Connecticut Party Governor Lowell Weicker. The election was a four-way race between A Connecticut Party Lieutenant Governor Eunice Groark, Republican U.S. Congressman John G. Rowland, Democrat state comptroller Bill Curry, and independent conservative talk show host Tom Scott. Rowland won the election with just 36% of the vote.
Democratic primary === Candidates ===*Bill Curry, Connecticut State Comptroller*John B. Larson, Member of the Connecticut Senate=== Results ===
Republican primary === Candidates ===*John G. Rowland, former U.S. Representative for CT-05*Pauline R. Kezer, Secretary of the State of Connecticut=== Results ===
General election === Candidates ===*Bill Curry (D), Connecticut State Comptroller** Running mate: Joe Ganim, Mayor of Bridgeport*John G. Rowland (R), former U.S. Representative for CT-05** Running mate: Jodi Rell, Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives*Eunice Groark (ACP), incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut** Running mate: Audrey Rowe*Tom Scott (I), radio talk show host, and realtor** Running mate: Glen O'Keefe=== Polling === Source Date John G.Rowland (R) BillCurry (D) EuniceGroark (ACP) TomScott (I) ''Hartford Courant'' November 7, 1994 '''30%''' 25% 18% 11% ''New London Day'' November 6, 1994 28% '''31%''' 13% 12% ''Manchester Journal'' October 23, 1994  '''37%''' 22% — —=== Results ===
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