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
DemocratBill 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.