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.
Republican primary
Candidates
- John G. Rowland, incumbent governor since 1995
Results
Rowland was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Barbara B. Kennelly, U.S. representative from Hartford
Results
Kennelly was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
General election
Candidates
- Barbara Kennelly, U.S. representative from Hartford (Democratic)
- Running mate: Joe Courtney, state representative from Vernon
- John G. Rowland, incumbent governor since 1995 (Republican)
- Running mate: Jodi Rell, incumbent lieutenant governor since 1995
- Roberta Scaglione (Term Limits)
- Ned Vare (Libertarian)
- Joseph A. Zdonczyk (Concerned Citizens)
Results
By county
Rowland won all eight counties, flipping five counties.
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
- Hartford (largest town: Hartford)
- Middlesex (largest town: Middletown)
- Tolland (largest town: Vernon)
- Windham (largest town: Windham)
Counties that flipped from A Connecticut Party to Republican
- New London (largest town: Norwich)
By congressional district
Rowland won all six congressional districts, including four that elected Democrats.