1990 Connecticut Secretary of the State election
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The 1990 Connecticut Secretary of the State election took place on November 6, 1990, to elect the Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Republican nominee Pauline R. Kezer defeated two-term incumbent Democrat Julia H. Tashjian. As of 2026, this was the last time a Republican was elected Secretary of the State of Connecticut.
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November 6, 1990
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Kezer: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Tashjian: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Julia H. Tashjian, incumbent secretary of the state (1983–1991)[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Pauline R. Kezer, state representative from the 22nd district (1979–1987)
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Pauline R. Kezer | 490,153 | 52.34% | ||
| Democratic | Julia H. Tashjian (incumbent) | 446,253 | 47.66% | ||
| Total votes | 936,406 | 100.0% | |||
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