2014 Connecticut gubernatorial election

none related races 2014 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2014 Connecticut gubernatorial election Connecticut presidential no 2010 Connecticut gubernatorial election 2010 55.60%https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/statistics-and-data/statistics-and-data Statistics and Data Connecticut Secretary of State ( 1.85%) 2014 11 4 2018 Connecticut gubernatorial election 2018 File:Dannel Malloy 2016.jpg 150x150px Dannel Malloy Democratic Party (United States) Working Families Nancy Wyman 554,314 50.73% 220px County results 220px Municipality results 220px Congressional district results Malloy: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Foley: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Governor Dannel Malloy Democratic Party (United States) Dannel Malloy Democratic Party (United States) File:Official portrait of Tom Foley, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland (cropped).jpg Thomas C. Foley Heather Somers Republican Party (United States) Independent 526,295 48.16% The 2014 Connecticut gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor and lieutenant governor of Connecticut, concurrently with elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy won re-election to a second term in office. Connecticut, unlike most states, holds separate primary elections for governor and lieutenant governor, with the winners then running together on the same ticket. Malloy and incumbent Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman were renominated unopposed. The Republicans nominated former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland and nominee for governor in 2010 Thomas C. Foley and Groton Town Councilor Heather Somers, making the contest a rematch of the 2010 election. Independent candidate Joe Visconti, a former West Hartford Town Councilor and the Republican nominee for Connecticut's 1st congressional district in 2008 was running with Chester Harris, a former Republican Haddam School Board Member. Visconti suspended his campaign on November 2 and endorsed Foley. However, due to the suspension coming only two days before the election, Visconti's name remained on the ballot. Former State Representative Jonathan Pelto (D-Mansfield)http://patch.com/connecticut/mansfield/jonathan-pelto-announces-candidacy-for-governor Jonathan Pelto Announces Candidacy for Governor 12 June 2014 explored a third-party candidacy through a petition drive but was disqualified due to an inadequate number of signatures.http://ctmirror.org/2014/08/29/pelto-falls-3200-signatures-short-of-spot-on-ct-gubernatorial-ballot/ Pelto falls 3,200 signatures short of spot on CT gubernatorial ballot 29 August 2014 Democratic primary Governor Candidates Declared Dannel Malloy, incumbent GovernorYes, Dan Malloy is running in 2014 http://ctmirror.org/yes-malloy-is-running/ 30 March 2014 28 March 2014 Ctmirror.org Withdrew Lee Whitnum, writer, candidate for Connecticut's 4th congressional district in 2008 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Whitnum-says-she-s-running-for-governor-5326104.php Whitnum says she's running for governor March 17, 2014 March 19, 2014 Greenwich Time Neil Vigdor Lieutenant governor Candidates Declared Nancy Wyman, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Results Malloy and Wyman ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination, so no primaries were held. Republican primary Governor 2010 nominee Thomas C. Foley won the endorsement of the state party at the Republican State Convention on May 17, winning 57.1% of the vote.http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Foley-gets-GOP-nod-but-Boughton-and-McKinney-to-5486239.php Foley gets GOP nod, but Boughton and McKinney to primary May 18, 2014 May 19, 2014 Connecticut Post Neil Vigdor Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and State Senate Minority Leader John McKinney took 22.3% and 17.72%, respectively, meeting the 15% vote threshold and thus also qualified for the primary ballot.https://www.courant.com/2014/05/17/gop-nominates-foley-for-governor-boughton-mckinney-qualify-for-primary/ GOP Nominates Foley For Governor; Boughton, McKinney Qualify For Primary May 17, 2014 May 20, 2014 The Courant Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti and former West Hartford Town Councilor Joe Visconti failed to get 15% of the vote at the convention, so neither automatically qualified for the ballot. Visconti began collecting signatures to petition his way onto the ballot. He needed the signatures of 8,190 registered Republican voters by June 10 in order to qualify and he started collecting signatures when primary petitions became available at the end of April.Stuart Christine Visconti To Petition His Way Onto Primary Ballot http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/visconti_to_petition_his_way_onto_primary_ballot/ May 25, 2014 CT News Junkie April 24, 2014 Lauretti began to collect signatures a few days after the convention, but withdrew those petitions on May 22 to instead try to petition onto the ballot for lieutenant governor.Lauretti Drops Down To Lieutenant Governor Race http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/lauretti_drops_down_to_lieutenant_governor_race/ May 25, 2014 CT News Junkie May 22, 2014 Staff Report On June 6, Visconti announced that he was short of the required number of signatures, and with the filing deadline only 4 days away, was withdrawing from the race to run as an Independent instead.http://ctmirror.org/visconti-ends-gop-campaign-to-run-as-unaffiliated/ Visconti ends GOP campaign to run as independent June 6, 2014 June 19, 2014 The Connecticut Mirror Pazniokas Mark Boughton suspended his campaign on June 18, primarily because he did not think Lauretti, his unofficial running mate, would qualify for the ballot, which would have meant Boughton failing to qualify for public financing.Lauretti fails to qualify for lieutenant governor primary http://www.thewestonforum.com/19386/lauretti-fails-to-qualify-for-lieutenant-governor-primary/ August 28, 2014 The Weston Forum June 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903081117/http://www.thewestonforum.com/19386/lauretti-fails-to-qualify-for-lieutenant-governor-primary/ September 3, 2014 dead He called for "party unity behind the endorsed Republican candidate, Tom Foley."Mark Boughton Calls Off Campaign for Governor http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Mark-Boughton-Suspends-Campaign-for-Governor-263688601.html July 1, 2014 NBC Connecticut June 18, 2014 Candidates Declared Thomas C. Foley, former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland and nominee for governor in 2010http://www.connecticutmag.com/Blog/Connecticut-Politics/August-2013/Tom-Foley-Likely-to-Announce-Hes-Exploring-Run-for-Governor-Tuesday/ Tom Foley Likely to Announce He's Exploring Run for Governor Tuesday September 9, 2013 May 19, 2014 Connecticut Magazine Jennifer Swifthttp://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Foley-to-Make-Gubernatorial-Run-Announcement-Today-242571061.html Tom Foley to Run for Governor January 29, 2014 May 19, 2014 NBC Connecticut John P. McKinney, Minority Leader of the Connecticut Senatehttp://www.ctpost.com/local/article/McKinney-announces-run-for-governor-4680452.php McKinney announces run for governor 23 July 2013 24 July 2013 CTPost Ken Dixon Withdrew Toni Boucher, state senatorhttp://courantblogs.com/capitol-watch/boucher-running-for-governor/ Sen. Toni Boucher of Wilton Exploring Run For Governor; Facing Better-Known Opponents in 2014 Race 27 August 2013 28 August 2013 Hartford Courant Christopher Keating https://archive.today/20130828145310/http://courantblogs.com/capitol-watch/boucher-running-for-governor/ 28 August 2013 dead dmy-allhttp://berlin.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/boucher-gives-up-bid-for-governor-to-run-for-senate-reelection Sen. Boucher Gives up Governor Bid, to Run for Re-election March 11, 2014 March 11, 2014 Berlin Patch David Gurliacci https://web.archive.org/web/20140312211908/http://berlin.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/boucher-gives-up-bid-for-governor-to-run-for-senate-reelection March 12, 2014 dead mdy-all Mark Boughton, Mayor of Danbury and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2010http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-mark-boughton-governor-0815-20130814,0,498972.story https://archive.today/20130815155610/http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-mark-boughton-governor-0815-20130814,0,498972.story dead August 15, 2013 A Third Republican Eyes the Governor's Mansion 14 August 2013 15 August 2013 Hartford Courant Wes Duplantier Martha Dean, nominee for Connecticut Attorney General in 2002 and 2010http://ctmirror.org/martha-dean-enters-race-for-governor/ Martha Dean enters Connecticut race for governor March 11, 2014 March 11, 2014 The Connecticut Mirror Mark Pazniokashttp://www.registercitizen.com/general-news/20140509/republican-martha-dean-withdraws-from-connecticut-governors-race Republican Martha Dean withdraws from Connecticut governor's race May 9, 2014 May 19, 2014 The Register Citizen Mark Lauretti, Mayor of Shelton (ran for Lieutenant Governor)http://sheltonherald.com/32043/32043/ Mayor Mark Lauretti of Shelton enters race for governor January 4, 2014 March 8, 2014 Shelton Herald Brad Durrell Joe Visconti, former West Hartford Town Councilor and nominee for Connecticut's 1st congressional district in 2008 (running as unaffiliated)http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2013/07/23/news/doc51ee9c3313f9e185811289.txt Republican John McKinney Officially Announces Candidacy for Connecticut Governor July 23, 2013 January 9, 2014 County Times Declined Lawrence F. Cafero, Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representativeshttp://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/count_cafero_out Count Cafero Out 27 June 2013 28 June 2013 CT News Junkie Hugh McQuaid Michael Fedele, former lieutenant governor and candidate for governor in 2010 (running for Mayor of Stamford)http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CT-Republicans-already-eying-gov-s-race-3825815.php CT Republicans already eying gov's race August 29, 2012 August 30, 2012 Connecticut Post Neil Vigdorhttp://stamford.dailyvoice.com/politics/former-lt-gov-michael-fedele-starts-stamford-mayoral-run Former Lt. Gov Michael Fedele Starts Stamford Mayoral Run 20 April 2013 24 July 2013 Stamford Daily Voice Anthony Buzzeo Pauline R. Kezer, former Secretary of the State of Connecticut Linda McMahon, businesswoman and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012https://www.courant.com/2012/11/07/murphy-wins-bitter-connecticut-senate-race/ Murphy Wins Bitter Connecticut Senate Race November 7, 2012 November 7, 2012 The Hartford Courant Daniela Altimari Chris Shays, former U.S. Representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ToniBoucher MarkBoughton Lawrence F.Cafero MarthaDean Thomas C.Foley MarkLauretti John P.McKinney JoeVisconti Other UndecidedQuinnipiacQuinnipiac May 1–6, 2014 443 ±4.7% — 9% — 5% 39% 3% 8% 4% 2% 30%Quinnipiachttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/connecticut/release-detail?ReleaseID=2015 Quinnipiac March 5, 2014 March 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140305183057/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/connecticut/release-detail?ReleaseID=2015 dead Feb. 26–March 2, 2014 477 ±4.5% 2% 11% — — 36% 6% 3% 3% 1% 37%Quinnipiachttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/connecticut/release-detail?ReleaseID=1911 Quinnipiac June 19, 2013 June 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626234940/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/connecticut/release-detail?ReleaseID=1911 dead June 12–17, 2013 283 ±5.8% — 8% 4% — 36% — 11% — 1% 41% Results thumb|Results by county: #cc2f4a Foley—60–70% #e27f90 Foley—50–60% #ff9955 McKinney—50–60% Republican primary resultshttp://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/electionservices/ElectionResults/2014_Town_Primary_Returns/August_12_2014_Primary_Unofficial_Results.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20140903064952/http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/electionservices/ElectionResults/2014_Town_Primary_Returns/August_12_2014_Primary_Unofficial_Results.pdf dead September 3, 2014 Unofficial primary results Connecticut Secretary of State August 12, 2014 August 28, 2014 Thomas C. Foley Republican Party (United States) 44,144 55.58 John P. McKinney Republican Party (United States) 35,282 44.42 79,426 100.00 Lieutenant governor Although separate primary elections are held for governor and lieutenant governor, candidates for each office often join together to form unofficial "tickets". Heather Bond Somers had originally been running on such a "ticket" with Mark Boughton,http://www.connecticutmag.com/Mark-Boughton-Taps-Groton-Mayor-Heather-Bond-Somers-as-Running-Mate/ Mark Boughton Taps Heather Bond Somers as Running Mate 28 January 2014 27 May 2014 Connecticut Mag Jennifer Swift but she withdrew from the arrangement.http://www.nhregister.com/government-and-politics/20140522/somers-dumps-boughton-as-running-mate-in-republican-race Somers dumps Boughton as running mate in Republican race 22 May 2014 27 May 2014 New Haven Register Mary E. O’Learyhttp://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Unfriendly-split-for-Somers-Boughton-5499934.php Unfriendly split for Somers, Boughton 22 May 2014 27 May 2014 The News-Times Neil Vigdor Boughton later announced Mark Lauretti as his new running mate.http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Boughton-and-Lauretti-team-up-5502130.php Boughton and Lauretti team up 24 May 2014 27 May 2014 The News-Times Bill Cummings This arrangement came to an end when Boughton withdrew, primarily because he did not think Lauretti would qualify for the ballot, which would have meant Boughton failing to qualify for public financing. David M. Walker teamed up with John P. McKinney.http://ctmirror.org/mckinney-walker-ticket-promises-positive-gop-primary/ McKinney, Walker form ticket, then each finishes third 17 May 2014 27 May 2014 CT Mirror Mark Pazniokas Bacchiochi did not join any "ticket".http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/bacchiochi_wins_nomination/ Bacchiochi Wins GOP Lt. Gov. Nomination 17 May 2014 27 May 2014 CT News Junkie Bacchiochi won the endorsement of the state party at the Republican State Convention on May 17, winning 50.9% of the vote. Somers took 31.5% and Walker got 17.4%, meaning they both also qualified for the primary ballot. Lauretti attempted to petition his way onto the ballot; he was unsuccessful, filing only 6,723 of the required 8,190 signatures.http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Lauretti-Falls-Short-in-Race-for-Lieutenant-Governor-264448491.html Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti Falls Short in Bid for Lieutenant Governor June 24, 2014 July 1, 2014 NBC Connecticut Candidates Declared Penny Bacchiochi, state representative Heather Bond Somers, Groton Town Councilor and former Mayor of Groton David M. Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States Withdrew Mark Lauretti, Mayor of Shelton Results thumb|Republican primary results by county #e27f7f Somers #ffc8cd 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #5bc75b Bacchiochi #aae5aa 30–40% #87de87 40–50% #f9d440 Walker #ffeeaa 30–40% Republican primary results Heather Bond Somers Republican Party (United States) 26,980 34.46 Penny Bacchiochi Republican Party (United States) 26,311 33.06 David M. Walker Republican Party (United States) 25,014 31.94 78,305 100.00 Independents Candidates Withdrew Joe Visconti, former West Hartford Town Councilor and Republican nominee for Connecticut's 1st congressional district in 2008Visconti Endorses Foley for Governor 2 November 2014 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Visconti-Endorses-Foley-for-Governor-281222961.html 2 November 2014 nbcconnecticut.com Running mate: Chester Harris, former Republican Haddam School Board MemberHaddam School Board Member Rejects Evolution https://www.courant.com/2010/03/15/haddam-school-board-member-rejects-evolution/ March 15, 2010 November 1, 2014 Hartford Courant Disqualified Jonathan Pelto, Democratic former state representativehttp://articles.courant.com/2014-05-13/news/hc-pelto-governor-0514-20140513_1_pelto-dannel-malloy-dan-malloy https://web.archive.org/web/20140517013643/http://articles.courant.com/2014-05-13/news/hc-pelto-governor-0514-20140513_1_pelto-dannel-malloy-dan-malloy dead May 17, 2014 Pelto Could Upend Gubernatorial Race As 3rd-Party Candidate May 13, 2014 May 19, 2014 Hartford Courant Jon Lenderhttp://www.nhregister.com/government-and-politics/20140520/former-state-rep-jonathan-pelto-explores-third-party-run-for-governor Former state Rep. Jonathan Pelto explores third-party run for governor May 20, 2014 May 28, 2014 New Haven Register Mary E. O’Learyhttp://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Spoiler-alert-Pelto-to-challenge-Malloy-as-third-5548528.php Spoiler alert: Pelto to challenge Malloy as 3rd-party candidate June 13, 2014 June 19, 2014 Connecticut Post Neil Vigdorhttp://foxct.com/2014/08/29/jonathan-pelto-wont-appear-on-ballot-for-governor/ FOX CT August 29, 2014 September 3, 2014 Samantha Schoenfield Jonathan Pelto Won't Appear On Ballot For Governor September 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140904020533/http://foxct.com/2014/08/29/jonathan-pelto-wont-appear-on-ballot-for-governor/ dead Running mate: Ebony Murphy-Root, teacher General election Debates Complete video of debate, August 27, 2014 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 2, 2014 - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2014 September 3, 2018 Lean D November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 10, 2014CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDannel Malloy (D)$6,501,239$6,716,337$2,326,904Thomas C. Foley (R)$7,944,883$8,230,236$4,238,039Source: Connecticut State Elections Enforcement CommissionItemized Campaign Finance Disclosure Statement https://seec.ct.gov/eCrisReporting/Data/Attachment/Unassigned/SEEC30_October_10_Filing_31041.PDF CT.govItemized Campaign Finance Disclosure Statement https://seec.ct.gov/eCrisReporting/Data/Attachment/Unassigned/SEEC30_October_10_Filing_28261.PDF CT.gov Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) Thomas C.Foley (R) JoeVisconti (I) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 28 – November 2, 2014 926 ± 3.2% 43% 42% 8% 1% 6% 47% 44% — 1% 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 30 – November 1, 2014 931 ± 3.2% 44% 41% 6% — 8% 47% 44% — — 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 29–30, 2014 977 ± 3% 48% 47% — 2% 4%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 22–27, 2014 838 ± 3.4% 43% 43% 7% 1% 6% 44% 46% — 1% 8%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,267 ± 4% 40% 40% 3% 0% 17%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 14–20, 2014 1,010 ± 3.1% 43% 42% 9% 1% 6% 45% 45% — 2% 8%Rasmussen Reports October 14–16, 2014 980 ± 3.5% 43% 50% — 2% 4%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 1–6, 2014 1,085 ± 3% 43% 43% 9% — 5% 46% 46% — 1% 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 861 ± 3.3% 43% 35% 9% — 14% 45% 39% — — 16%CBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 1,284 ± 3% 41% 41% 3% 1% 14%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University September 3–8, 2014 1,304 ± 2.7% 40% 46% 7% 1% 6% 43% 49% — 1% 7%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 1,808 ± 3% 42% 41% — 3% 14%Rasmussen Reports August 18–19, 2014 750 ± 4% 38% 45% — 7% 10%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing August 4–7, 2014 440 ± 5% 38% 46% — — 16%Anzalone Liszt GroveAnzalone Liszt Grove July 28–29, 2014 900 ± ? 46% 46% — — 8%Vox Populi Pollinghttp://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/vox-populi-r-20025 Vox Populi Polling September 11, 2014 August 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140816011503/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/vox-populi-r-20025 dead July 27–28, 2014 550 ± 4.2% 35% 34% — 3%Jonathan Pelto (I) 27%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 1,177 ± ? 41% 48% — 4% 8%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University May 1–6, 2014 1,668 ± 2.4% 43% 43% — 1% 12%Quinnipiac Universityhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/connecticut/release-detail?ReleaseID=2015 Quinnipiac University March 5, 2014 March 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140305183057/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/connecticut/release-detail?ReleaseID=2015 dead February 26 – March 2, 2014 1,878 ± 2.3% 42% 42% — 1% 14%Quinnipiac Universityhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/connecticut/release-detail?ReleaseID=1911 Quinnipiac University June 19, 2013 June 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626234940/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/connecticut/release-detail?ReleaseID=1911 dead June 12–17, 2013 1,154 ± 2.9% 40% 43% — 1% 16% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) ToniBoucher (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University February 26 – March 2, 2014 1,878 ± 2.3% 45% 34% 2% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) MarkBoughton (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University May 1–6, 2014 1,668 ± 2.4% 44% 39% 1% 16%Quinnipiac University February 26 – March 2, 2014 1,878 ± 2.3% 44% 35% 2% 19%Quinnipiac University June 12–17, 2013 1,154 ± 2.9% 43% 36% 1% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) Lawrence F.Cafero (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University June 12–17, 2013 1,154 ± 2.9% 44% 37% 2% 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) MarthaDean (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University May 1–6, 2014 1,668 ± 2.4% 46% 37% 1% 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) MarkLauretti (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University May 1–6, 2014 1,668 ± 2.4% 45% 37% 1% 17%Quinnipiac University February 26 – March 2, 2014 1,878 ± 2.3% 44% 34% 2% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) John P.McKinney (R) Other UndecidedGravis Marketinghttp://i2.wp.com/gravismarketing.com/gravis/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ConnGovRaceFoleyvMalloy.png Gravis Marketing August 8, 2014 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101401/http://i2.wp.com/gravismarketing.com/gravis/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ConnGovRaceFoleyvMalloy.png dead August 4–7, 2014 440 ± 5% 38% 45% — 17%Quinnipiac University May 1–6, 2014 1,668 ± 2.4% 44% 40% 1% 14%Quinnipiac University February 26 – March 2, 2014 1,878 ± 2.3% 43% 37% 1% 18%Quinnipiac University June 12–17, 2013 1,154 ± 2.9% 44% 37% 1% 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) GenericRepublican Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–2, 2012 1,220 ± 2.8% 48% 37% — 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DannelMalloy (D) JoeVisconti (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University May 1–6, 2014 1,668 ± 2.4% 46% 36% 1% 17%Quinnipiac University February 26 – March 2, 2014 1,878 ± 2.3% 45% 34% 2% 19% Results right 300px Shift by county 300px Trend by county Legend #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% 300px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold 2014 Connecticut gubernatorial electionStatement of Vote, General Election November 4, 2014 https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/electionresults/sov/2014/2014sovpdf.pdf?la=en State of Connecticut Secretary of State Democratic Party (United States) Dannel Malloy 529,552 48.46% +1.25% Working Families Party Dannel Malloy 24,762 2.27% -0.03% Total Dannel Malloy (incumbent) 554,314 50.73% +1.22% Republican Party (United States) Thomas C. Foley 503,998 46.12% -2.83% Independent Party of Connecticut Thomas C. Foley 22,297 2.04% N/A Total Thomas C. Foley 526,295 48.16% -0.79% Independent (United States) Joe Visconti 11,456 1.05% N/A 708 0.06% N/A 1,092,773 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) By county CountyDannel Malloy DemocraticThomas Foley RepublicanVarious candidates Other partiesTotal votes castFairfield128,71449.72%128,62949.69%1,5300.59%258,873Hartford148,09653.51%125,72245.43%2,9471.06%276,765Litchfield27,28239.40%40,99259.20%9741.41%69,248Middlesex31,47849.45%31,34249.24%8331.31%63,653New Haven135,97353.37%116,06845.56%2,7131.06%254,754New London42,98351.30%39,66647.34%1,1321.35%83,781Tolland23,88745.99%27,31552.59%7381.42%66,450Windham15,90148.11%16,56150.11%5891.78%33,051Total554,31450.73%526,29548.16%12,1641.11%1,092,773 Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Fairfield (largest town: Bridgeport) Middlesex (largest town: Middletown) New London (largest town: Norwich) By congressional district Despite his win, and managing to flip back three counties, Malloy only won two of the five congressional districts, while Foley won the other three, all of which were held by Democrats. This result exactly replicated the previous election for governor in 2010 by congressional district between Malloy and Foley.https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/statementofvote_pdfs/2014sovpdf.pdf?rev=239bfc456f774ae8b8f589d8f9d95335&hash=594B6B74A22E2B8C02FD88B46FD36209 Statement of Vote Secretary of the State of Connecticut May 15, 2025 live https://web.archive.org/web/20250323105538/https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/statementofvote_pdfs/2014sovpdf.pdf?rev=239bfc456f774ae8b8f589d8f9d95335&hash=594B6B74A22E2B8C02FD88B46FD36209 2025-03-23 District Dannel MalloyDemocratic Thomas FoleyRepublican Various candidatesIndependent Total votes cast Representative # % # % # % 1st 122,097 54.33% 100,031 44.51% 2,610 1.16% 224,738 John B. Larson 2nd 111,560 47.96% 117,788 50.64% 3,246 1.40% 232,594 Joe Courtney 3rd 120,938 56.17% 92,107 42.79% 2,244 1.04% 215,289 Rosa DeLauro 4th 100,667 49.60% 100,711 49.62% 1,586 0.78% 202,964 Jim Himes 5th 99,052 45.60% 115,658 53.26% 2,478 1.14% 217,188 Elizabeth EstyTotals554,31450.73%526,29548.16%12,1641.11%1,092,773 See also 2014 United States gubernatorial elections References External links Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Official campaign websites (Archived) Dannel Malloy for Governor incumbent Mark Boughton for Governor Tom Foley for Governor Mark Lauretti for Governor John McKinney for Governor Joe Visconti for Governor Gubernatorial 2014 Category:2014 United States gubernatorial elections Category:November 2014 in the United States Category:2014 in Connecticut