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Connecticut elections, 2012
| Contents |
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| 1 2012 Elections |
| 2 Eligibility to Vote |
| 2.1 Primary election |
| 2.2 General election |
| 3 Voting absentee |
| 3.1 Eligibility |
| 3.2 Deadlines |
| 3.3 Military and overseas voting |
| 4 Voting early |
| 5 See also |
| 6 References |
The state of Connecticut held elections in 2012. Below are the dates of note:
- Signature filing deadline: June 12, 2012
- Primary date: August 14, 2012
- General election date: November 6, 2012
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2012 Elections
For election results in the 50 states, see our November 6, 2012 election results page
Elections by type
| U.S. Senate, Connecticut, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Christopher Murphy |
55.2% | 830,221 | |
| Republican | Linda McMahon | 43.1% | 647,776 | |
| Libertarian | Paul Passarelli | 1.7% | 25,059 | |
| N/A | Write-ins | 0% | 112 | |
| Total Votes | 1,503,168 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of State "Election Results fro United States Senator" | ||||
| Members of the U.S. House from Connecticut -- Partisan Breakdown | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 5 | 5 | |
| Republican Party | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 5 | |
| District | General Election Candidates | Incumbent | 2012 Winner | Partisan Switch? |
| 1st |   John B. Larson John Henry Decker S. Michael DeRosa Matthew Corey |
John Larson | John Larson |
No |
| 2nd | Joe Courtney Paul M Formica Dan Reale Colin D. Bennet |
Joe Courtney | Joe Courtney |
No |
| 3rd | Rosa L. DeLauro Wayne Winsley |
Rosa DeLauro | Rosa DeLauro |
No |
| 4th | Jim Himes Steve Obsitnik |
James Himes | James Himes |
No |
| 5th | Elizabeth Esty Andrew Roraback John Pistone |
Christopher S. Murphy | Elizabeth Esty |
No |
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Heading into the election, Democrats maintain partisan control in the state senate.
| Connecticut State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 22 | 22 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 14 | |
| Total | 36 | 36 | |
Heading into the election, Democrats maintain partisan control in the state house.
| Connecticut House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 99 | 98 | |
| Republican Party | 52 | 53 | |
| Total | 151 | 151 | |
Eligibility to Vote
Primary election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 primary elections
Connecticut is one of 19 states to use an open primary system. However, there is a three month waiting period if switching parties. Voters could have registered in person to vote up until noon the day before the primary.[1] (Information about registering to vote)
General election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 general elections
The deadline to register to vote is 14 days prior to the election day, which in 2012 was October 23.[2]
- Voter ID info
- Residency requirements: Resident of a Connecticut town[3]
- Same-day registration: None
Voting absentee
- See also: Absentee Voting
Eligibility
You are eligible to vote absentee in an election if you cannot make it to the polls on election day for one of the following reasons:
- You will be absent from town during all the hours of voting
- You are ill
- You have a physical disability which makes it difficult for you to get to the polls
- Your religion forbids you from participating in non-religious activities on election day
- Your required performance of duties as a primary, referendum, or election official at a polling place other than your own during all the hours on election day
Deadlines
To vote absentee a request may be made beginning on the 31st day prior to a general election or the 21st day before a primary. The ballot must then be returned either in person by close of business the day before the election or by mail. If returned by mail, it must be received by close of polls on election day.
Military and overseas voting
For full details, visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program here.
Voting early
- See also: Early voting
Connecticut is one of seven states that does not have any form of early voting.
