1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1974 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee Ella Grasso defeated Republican nominee Robert H. Steele with 58.35% of the vote. Grasso thus became the first woman to be elected Governor of Connecticut.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Ella Grasso, Democratic
 * Robert H. Steele, Republican

Other candidates
 * Thomas J. Pallone, George Wallace Party
 * Allen C. Peichert, American