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  CT Governor - Succession
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OfficeGovernor
HonorificGovernor - Abbr: Gov.
Type Appointment
Filing Deadline December 31, 1980 - 12:00pm Central
Polls Open December 31, 1980 - 06:00am Central
Polls Close December 31, 1980 - 11:00pm Central
Term Start December 31, 1980 - 12:00pm
Term End January 01, 1983 - 12:00pm
ContributorBen
Last ModifiedRBH May 30, 2010 10:03pm
Data SourcesAssumed the office of Governor of Connecticut upon the resignation of Ella T. Grasso for poor health on December 31, 1980
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LAST GENERAL ELECTION
  PartyDemocratic Won11/07/1978
NameElla T. Grasso Votes613,109 (59.15%)
Term01/01/1979 - 12/31/1980 Margin190,793 (+18.41%)
NEXT GENERAL ELECTION
  PartyDemocratic Won11/02/1982
NameWilliam A. O'Neill Votes578,264 (53.35%)
Term01/01/1983 - 01/01/1987 Margin80,491 (+7.43%)
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Name Lt. Gov. William A. O'Neill  
PartyDemocratic  
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Uncertified Votes 1 (100.00%)  
Margin0 (0.00%)  
Predict Avg.0.00%  
Cash On Hand $--  
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Entry Date 12/31/1980  
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