1982 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The Connecticut gubernatorial election of 1982 took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic governor Bill O'Neill had assumed the governor's office in 1980 after Ella Grasso resigned due to poor health. O'Neill defeated former Connecticut state senator Lewis Rome for his first full term in the governor's office.

1982 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 2, 1982

Nominee Bill O'Neill Lewis Rome Party Democratic Republican Running mate Joseph J. Fauliso Dr. Gerald Labriola Popular vote 578,264 497,773 Percentage 53.35% 45.93%

County results O'Neill:      50–60% Rome:      50–60%

Governor before election Bill O'Neill Democratic Elected Governor Bill O'Neill Democratic

Results

1982 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Bill O'Neill (incumbent)	578,264	53.35%	-5.80%
	Republican	Lewis Rome	497,773	45.93%	+5.19%
	Libertarian	Walter Gengarelly	7,839	0.72%	N/A
Total votes			1,083,876	100.00%	N/A
	Democratic hold

References

1. "1982 Statement of Vote" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved 21 June 2016.