1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1978 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 7, to elect Governor of Connecticut, Incumbent Governor Ella Grasso and running mate William A. 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.

Candidates

 * Ella Grasso, incumbent Governor
 * Robert K. Killian, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * Ella Grasso, Democratic
 * Ronald A. Sarasin, Republican