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.

Candidates

 * Barbara B. Kennelly, U.S Representative from the CT-01

Results
Kennelly was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Candidates

 * John G. Rowland, incumbent Governor of Connecticut

Results
Rowland was unopposed in the Republican primary.

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