2002 Connecticut gubernatorial election

2002 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1998 November 5, 2002 2006 →
Turnout51.2%
 
Nominee John G. Rowland Bill Curry
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Jodi Rell George Jepsen
Popular vote 573,958 448,984
Percentage 56.1% 43.9%

Rowland:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Curry:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John G. Rowland
Republican

Elected Governor

John G. Rowland
Republican

The 2002 Connecticut gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican governor John G. Rowland won reelection to a third consecutive term, defeating Democrat Bill Curry. Rowland became the first Connecticut Governor to win a third term in office, but did not finish his term, resigning in 2004 due to allegations of corruption. Despite losing this election, as of 2022, Curry is the last Democratic gubernatorial candidate to carry Windham County.