1998 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Introduction 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===Results===
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