The 1990 Connecticut State Comptroller election was held on November 6, 1990, to elect the next Connecticut State Comptroller.
Incumbent Democrat J. Edward Caldwell sought re-election to a fifth term, but was defeated at the Democratic state convention by former state Senator William E. Curry. Curry went on to win the general election against Republican nominee Joel Schiavone.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee William E. Curry Jr., former state Senator from the 9th district (1979-1983)
Defeated at convention J. Edward Caldwell, incumbent Comptroller since 1975
Withdrew Frank Zullo, former Mayor of Norwalk
Convention July 14, 1990 Democratic convention Candidate Round 1 Votes % William E. Curry 810 57.5% J. Edward Caldwell 599 42.5% Inactive Ballots 39 ballots
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joel Schiavone, New Haven businessman, former candidate for Governor, and future nominee for Mayor of New Haven in 2001
General election Results
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