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Connecticut's 5th Congressional District election, 2018

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General election

General election for U.S. House Connecticut District 5

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes (D)
 
55.9
 
151,225
Image of Manny Santos
Manny Santos (R)
 
44.1
 
119,426
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
13

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 270,664
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Connecticut's 5th Congressional District
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Democratic primary
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Election details
Filing deadline: June 12, 2018
Primary: August 14, 2018
General: November 6, 2018
Pre-election incumbent:
Elizabeth Esty (Democrat)
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting in Connecticut
Race ratings
Cook Partisan Voter Index (2018): D+2
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic
Inside Elections: Solid Democratic
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds
U.S. House battlegrounds
Federal and state primary competitiveness
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2018
See also
Connecticut's 5th Congressional District
U.S. Senate • 1st • 2nd • 3rd • 4th • 5th
Connecticut elections, 2018
U.S. Congress elections, 2018
U.S. Senate elections, 2018
U.S. House elections, 2018

Jahana Hayes (D) and Manny Santos (R) ran to represent Connecticut's 5th Congressional District in 2018.

On April 2, 2018, incumbent Elizabeth Esty (D) announced she would not seek re-election. The announcement came after she was criticized for her handling of sexual harassment allegations against her former chief of staff. She wrote in a Facebook post, “I have determined that it is in the best interest of my constituents and my family to end my time in Congress at the end of this year and not seek re-election. Too many women have been harmed by harassment in the workplace. In the terrible situation in my office, I could have and should have done better."[1][2]

The seat voted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by 4.1 percentage points, making it one of Connecticut's most closely contested districts in the 2016 presidential election.[3] However, election forecasters see the race as safely Democratic.

Connecticut's 5th Congressional District is located in the northwestern portion of the state. Portions of Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven counties are included in the district.[4]




Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Connecticut District 5

Jahana Hayes defeated Manny Santos in the general election for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes (D)
 
55.9
 
151,225
Image of Manny Santos
Manny Santos (R)
 
44.1
 
119,426
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
13

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 270,664
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 5

Jahana Hayes defeated Mary Glassman in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes
 
62.3
 
24,693
Image of Mary Glassman
Mary Glassman
 
37.7
 
14,964

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 39,657
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 5

Manny Santos defeated Ruby Corby O'Neill and Rich DuPont in the Republican primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Manny Santos
Manny Santos
 
52.4
 
16,816
Image of Ruby Corby O'Neill
Ruby Corby O'Neill
 
26.2
 
8,419
Image of Rich DuPont
Rich DuPont
 
21.4
 
6,863

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 32,098
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Race background

Connecticut's 5th District was listed as one of the National Republican Congressional Committee's (NRCC) initial targets in 2018.[5]

Incumbent Elizabeth Esty was included as one of the initial members of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's (DCCC) Frontline Program in 2018.[6]


Race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Race ratings: Connecticut's 5th Congressional District election, 2018
Race trackerRace ratings
October 30, 2018October 23, 2018October 16, 2018October 9, 2018
The Cook Political ReportSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every two weeks throughout the election season.

Campaign themes and policy stances

Campaign themes

Democratic Party Jahana Hayes

“

Education
Preserving the public education system and viewing it as an investment in future generations will be a priority if I am elected. I know the power of education and understand that many of our most vulnerable children rely on the education that is provided through the public education system. Education saved my life, and I will ensure that all children from all communities have access to a high quality education. I will be a vocal advocate for public education and ensure all stakeholders are cognizant of the long-term impact of the education decisions that are currently being made. I also understand that among school-related factors, teacher quality has the greatest impact on student success. I will work to ensure that teacher training, support and resources are in place to adequately prepare school staff to educate our children. I will support any measure to make college more affordable, open access to more students and oppose measures that divert public funding from our schools. Career readiness and training is necessary to adapt to our changing economy and should be readily available to all students.

Equity & Social Justice
As your representative, I will be committed to addressing the equity gap that exists in our district. I will work to address any inequities that exist in our communities and ensure that the language of our legislation protects the human and civil rights of all people. All people have value and should be treated with dignity. I will fight against racism, xenophobia, classism, economic discrimination, housing discrimination, sexism, homophobia, religious and political persecution and the abuse of any civil liberties that threaten our democratic society.

Environment
The 5th District is full of environmental treasures and challenges. We are extremely fortunate to have several important lakes and rivers, both big and small, throughout our 41 cities and towns. These waterways provide a venue for both passive and active recreation and provide value to our communities. In many cases, they have and continue to be local economic drivers. We must do all we can to preserve and protect these natural assets and fight back against any efforts to diminish their quality. Further, we have to be proactive in working together to address lake specific issues of algae bloom and invasive species. I am ready to fight for open space and funds to clean up Brownfields.

Whether I am working to preserve the environmental treasures of the 5th District or fighting to combat the effects of climate change, I will be a strong voice and vote to preserve, protect, and enhance our environment.

Immigration
It is clear that our current immigration system is outdated and not working to address the evolving needs of our district and country. I will work towards a clear, legal pathway to citizenship.

As a teacher, I had the privilege of working with students from all different backgrounds. This included students who were brought to this country as children, who by no fault of their own never obtained legal status.

For many of these children, better known as Dreamers, the United States is the only home country they know, and in some cases, English the only language they speak. I support passing the DREAM Act to provide these young people with a path to citizenship. As your representative, I will support equal access to higher education regardless of immigration status.

Immigration reform that strengthens our district’s small businesses, manufacturers, farms, and families is possible. I am committed to working with legislators on both sides of the aisle to pass comprehensive reform to our immigration system that will address the changing needs and dynamic challenges we face.

Gun Violence
On December 14, 2012, I joined the rest of the nation, and the citizens of Connecticut, in mourning the tragic loss experienced at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I also know that the urban cores if our cities have been facing this epidemic, almost unnoticed by the general public, for a very long time. I’ve been in a neighborhood when gun shots have went off, and I’ve seen firsthand how the fear of violence affects our kids. Comprehensive gun reform is needed to combat this day-to-day gun violence and the root causes of it.

I will fight every day in Congress to promote and pass common sense legislation that will prevent gun violence. In addition, I will work to continue to advance and improve our nation’s mental health system, while also ensuring that law enforcement has the tools to keep our streets and communities safe. For me this isn’t anti-gun or pro-gun, it’s about being anti-gun violence. We can do something about it and we have an obligation to do something about it.

I support:

  • Universal background checks for every gun sale.
  • "No Fly, No Buy," which bans the purchase of firearms by people on the FBI's terror watch list and no-fly list.
  • Additional funding to fight straw purchases and combat gun trafficking.
  • Allocating funding to empower the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study gun violence as a public health issue.
  • A federal assault weapons ban to keep weapons of war off our streets.
  • Expanding background checks to ALL firearms, including sales on the internet.

Economy
Too many people do not see Connecticut as a place of opportunity. I will work to change that by supporting job creation and training programs, especially in our community colleges and trade schools, which prepare students for well-paying jobs in industries where they are badly needed. I will support raising the minimum wage. I also believe that women and men should receive equal pay for equal work. I am committed to working to close the gender pay gap and addressing disparities that make the gap even larger for black and Latina women. Connecticut’s 5th district is home to thousands of small businesses, and I am committed to working with them to help them grow.

Veterans
Our 5th District is home to so many veterans who have served our country. I am grateful for their service and in awe of the sacrifice made by them and their families. Too often we fail these heroes by not providing the services they need after returning home. We need to commit ourselves to ensure our veterans have the opportunity to receive the assistance they need for their physical and mental health, in addition to programs for education and employment.

Healthcare'
I support moving towards a single-payer healthcare system, lowering prescription drug costs and making healthcare more affordable. I am committed to fighting the opioid epidemic in Connecticut and expanding access to addiction treatment. I will work to ensure that women have full access to reproductive healthcare and maintain their right to choose without restriction.[7]

”
—Friends of Jahana Hayes[8]


Republican Party Manny Santos

“

Economy
​It's all about meaningful jobs... ​Companies are leaving the state due to high taxes and burdensome regulations that create an unfriendly business environment. Furthermore, our cities are deteriorating before our eyes. We need real and long-term solutions. Our local, state and national economy depends on meaningful private-sector employed taxpayers to fund government operations. Low taxes and reasonable regulations (and predictability) encourages businesses to invest and grow. This growth produces jobs, which in turn generates more tax revenue to fund the necessary functions of government - the basic services you expect. I will fight tax increases and unnecessary spending I will promote pro-job legislation, including addressing the root-causes of economic disparities.

Immigration
Why can’t Congress reach a deal on illegal immigration? Children that were brought illegally into this country by their parents and are in the DACA program, and who have been educated in American schools, speak our language and are productive individuals, should not be held hostage because our representatives in Congress are not willing to reach a deal. These individuals should have a clear path to permanent residency, not be kept in limbo used as pawns by our elected representatives. The vast majority of the parents of DACA children are hardworking members of our society. If we value the integrity of a loving family, we cannot separate them. On the other hand, we cannot reward law-breaking; they cannot become citizens, but they too should have a clear path to legal status. This is a compromise from both sides, and it can be done tomorrow, but not with the current representation in Congress.

However, the southern border must be secured, before any legislation to address this issue. I will support funding for "the wall."

My parents brought us to this country to escape an authoritarian regime and to leave a subsistence life behind. Indeed, they left everything they knew, so that I and my siblings could have a better life. This better life comes with responsibilities and rules that all must follow in order to live a tranquil life. Reasonable people can disagree, but only with honest discussions can good people agree to solve real problems.

Many in Congress today would rather use these issues to divide us, because it justifies their existence; their reelection. Deporting 15-30 million illegals will not happen and I will not support citizenship. Legalization for a small portion (as described above) is realistic, reasonable and will be supported by most Americans.

Term Limits
Running for Congress, representing you, should not require millions of dollars! Yet, this is what opponents are willing to spend. I believe all our problems with politics and politicians can be resolved simply by imposing term limits. Due to the distance from their constituents, the longer our Washington representatives stay in office, the more corruptible they can become, the more power they amass, and consequently, the more money it takes to campaign and win elections. It is due to the amass of power and influence that it is almost impossible for an average citizen to run for the House of Representatives. The amount of money needed to run a successful campaign is obscene. Any one of you should be able to run, but the system is rigged; rigged by the powerful, the rich and the corruptible. I challenge all Congressional candidates to pledge to promote (and vote) for term limits. Impose term limits and we will once again have confidence that our representatives will do what they are elected to do and not pit one constituent group against another.

2nd Amendment (Gun Control)
I have earned the endorsement of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL), this state's largest and most active pro-2nd Amendment grass-roots organization.

Aside from the fact that the Constitution protects our right to "keep and bear arms," this country has always had an affinity with guns. However, in the last two decades we have seen the frequency of mass shootings increase. Some norms in our society have shifted; perhaps people are less respectful of life or authority. Maybe it's a general decline in personal responsibility. Many have identified mental illness or lack of social coping skills as factors which should be considered. Resolving real problems require honest discussions, good intentions and belief in the rule of law. To that end, we must acknowledge the reason for the 2nd Amendment (and its not for hunting or sport):

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms... The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -- Thomas Jefferson

Mass shootings are a real problem, especially in our schools. The loss of your child to a senseless horror like that is unimaginable, but one too many are living it… and remind us that evil does exist in this world. Let’s do what it takes to ensure that our children remain safe in school… and that responsible gun owners can continue to exercise their constitutional rights. I am supportive of severe punishment for individuals who commit a crime with a firearm. I will not support the various proposed bans or further restrictions on our Second Amendment.

Education
No one in Washington, D.C. knows better how to educate our children than the local school teachers and administrators. The federal government should play no role in the education system, other than perhaps providing some guidance or funding to the most needy communities. Each community (let alone each state) is vastly different in needs and goals. I support the repeal of Common Core and will favor allowing local districts to develop innovating teaching strategies that work best for them.

Healthcare
Since the passing of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the cost of health insurance has skyrocketed, not declined, as was promised when it was proposed. In fact, it is so costly to maintain, that if the federal government does not provide the insurance companies with a massive bailout, in what is known as Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments, premiums will increase further.

Instead of bailing out and propping up a failed system, I'll support the Trump Administration and Republican efforts to provide block grants to the state to give them resources and greater regulatory flexibility to revive their individual and small group health insurance markets. I'll further support efforts to allow the purchase of insurance across state lines, injecting more competition to pressure premiums downward.

If ACA cannot be repealed, significant changes must be made. The Medicaid expansion funds should be block-granted to states and the need should be based on assets (as well as income). Enrollment in plans outside "open enrollment period" should be allowed for those without any pre-existing conditions. This "healthier" population will help fund the "less healthier" people on the plan. A minor aspect, but cumbersome for subscribers, is how eligibility for subsidies is determined. Eligibility for ACA subsidies should be based on IRS filing, not on projected (guessed) income. This will help especially self-employed and small business owners.

​President Trump can unilaterally undo Obama’s unconstitutional exemption, requiring members of Congress to live under the laws they pass. Facing the reality of double digit premium increases, like millions of Americans on the individual market, Congress may feel pressure to come back to the negotiating table and follow through on years of promises to finally repeal Obamacare.

Welfare Reform
I support requiring able-bodied adults on public assistance to seek employment. Generational welfare must be stopped. Yet, we must ensure that those who genuinely need assistance and are not able to help themselves, do not become a burden to society, but instead can find hope in programs that have proven to be effective. Increasing employment opportunities through tax and regulatory reforms and education tax credits for low-income workers who seek employment, will reduce poverty and support working households.

Military, Defense & Border Security
Our federal government has no more important role than to ensure its citizens are protected from foreign or domestic enemies. Realizing evil does exist, we must deter aggression towards us by making our military the best it can possibly be: "peace through strength." As a war veteran, I have a keen appreciation for our military and national defense. Our men and women in uniform deserve the best equipment to do the job required to preserve our democracy and defend our nation.

After their service, our veterans also deserve better than what this country has provided them. We must buildup the support system for veterans, including making the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) much more accountable and focused on providing the help these men and women deserve.[7]

”
—Santos for Congress[9]

Noteworthy events

DCCC adds Hayes to Red-to-Blue List

On August 16, 2018, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced that it had added Jahana Hayes (D) to its Red-to-Blue List. Candidates on the list receive organizational and financial support from the committee.[10]

Campaign finance

The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Jahana Hayes Democratic Party $1,862,958 $1,306,412 $556,467 As of December 31, 2018
Manny Santos Republican Party $76,038 $75,953 $84 As of December 31, 2018

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2018. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.


District history

2016

See also: Connecticut's 5th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Elizabeth Esty (D) defeated Clay Cope (R), Stephanie Piddock (I), and John Pistone (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced a primary election in August. Cope defeated John Pistone and Matt Maxwell at the Republican convention. Esty won re-election in the November 8 election.[11][12][13]

U.S. House, Connecticut District 5 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngElizabeth Esty Incumbent 58% 179,252
     Republican Clay Cope 42% 129,801
     N/A Write-in 0% 29
Total Votes 309,082
Source: Connecticut Secretary of State

2014

See also: Connecticut's 5th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 5th Congressional District of Connecticut held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Elizabeth Esty (D) defeated Mark Greenberg (R) and John Pistone (I) in the general election.

U.S. House, Connecticut District 5 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngElizabeth Esty Incumbent 53.2% 113,564
     Republican Mark Greenberg 45.8% 97,767
     Independent John Pistone 0.9% 1,970
Total Votes 213,301
Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+2, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 2 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Connecticut's 5th Congressional District the 186th most Democratic nationally.[14]

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.03. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.03 points toward that party.[15]

Race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Race ratings: Connecticut's 5th Congressional District election, 2018
Race trackerRace ratings
October 30, 2018October 23, 2018October 16, 2018October 9, 2018
The Cook Political ReportSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every two weeks throughout the election season.

Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

One of eight Connecticut counties—12.5 percent—is a Pivot County. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Windham County, Connecticut 7.78% 13.28% 14.68%

In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton (D) won Connecticut with 54.6 percent of the vote. Donald Trump (R) received 40.9 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Connecticut voted Republican 53.33 percent of the time and Democratic 46.67 percent of the time. In the five presidential elections between 2000 and 2016, Connecticut voted Democratic all five times.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Connecticut. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[16][17]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 120 out of 151 state House districts in Connecticut with an average margin of victory of 30.3 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 105 out of 151 state House districts in Connecticut with an average margin of victory of 30.9 points. Clinton won 32 districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 31 out of 151 state House districts in Connecticut with an average margin of victory of 8.6 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 46 out of 151 state House districts in Connecticut with an average margin of victory of 11.6 points. Trump won seven districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.


State overview

Partisan control

This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in Connecticut heading into the 2018 elections.

Congressional delegation

State executives

State legislature

  • Democrats controlled both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly. They had a 80-71 majority in the state House and a 18-18 majority in the state Senate.

Trifecta status

  • Connecticut was one of eight Democratic trifectas, meaning that Democrats controlled the office of the governor, the state House, and the state Senate.

2018 elections

See also: Connecticut elections, 2018

Connecticut held elections for the following positions in 2018:

Demographics

Demographic data for Connecticut
 ConnecticutU.S.
Total population:3,584,730316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):4,8423,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:77.3%73.6%
Black/African American:10.3%12.6%
Asian:4.2%5.1%
Native American:0.2%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0%0.2%
Two or more:2.8%3%
Hispanic/Latino:14.7%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:89.9%86.7%
College graduation rate:37.6%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$70,331$53,889
Persons below poverty level:12.2%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Connecticut.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

As of July 2016, Connecticut's three largest cities were Bridgeport (pop. est. 146,579), New Haven (pop. est. 131,014), and Stamford (pop. est. 130,824).[18][19]

State election history

This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in Connecticut from 2000 to 2016. All data comes from the Connecticut Secretary of State.

Historical elections

Presidential elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the presidential election in Connecticut every year from 2000 to 2016.

Election results (President of the United States), Connecticut 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2016 Democratic Party Hillary Clinton 54.6% Republican Party Donald Trump 40.9% 13.7%
2012 Democratic Party Barack Obama 58.1% Republican Party Mitt Romney 40.8% 17.3%
2008 Democratic Party Barack Obama 60.6% Republican Party John McCain 38.2% 22.4%
2004 Democratic Party John Kerry 54.3% Republican Party George W. Bush 43.9% 10.4%
2000 Democratic Party Al Gore 55.9% Republican Party George W. Bush 38.4% 17.5%

U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in Connecticut from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.

Election results (U.S. Senator), Connecticut 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2016 Democratic Party Richard Blumenthal 63.2% Republican Party Dan Carter 34.6% 28.6%
2012 Democratic Party Christopher Murphy 54.8% Republican Party Linda McMahon 43.1% 11.7%
2010 Democratic Party Richard Blumenthal 55.2% Republican Party Linda McMahon 43.2% 12%
2006 Grey.png Joe Lieberman (I) 49.7% Democratic Party Ned Lamont 39.7% 12.2%
2004 Democratic Party Chris Dodd 66.4% Republican Party Jack Orchulli 32.1% 34.3%
2002 Democratic Party Joe Lieberman 63.2% Republican Party Philip Giordano 34.2% 29%

Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the four gubernatorial elections held between 2000 and 2016. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in Connecticut.

Election results (Governor), Connecticut 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2014 Democratic Party Dan Malloy 50.7% Republican Party Tom Foley 48.2% 2.5%
2010 Democratic Party Dan Malloy 49.5% Republican Party Tom Foley 49% .5%
2006 Republican Party Jodi Rell 63.2% Democratic Party John DeStefano, Jr. 35.5% 27.7%
2002 Republican Party John G. Rowland 56.1% Democratic Party Bill Curry 43.9% 12.2%

Congressional delegation, 2000-2016

This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent Connecticut in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.

Congressional delegation, Connecticut 2000-2016
Year Republicans Republicans (%) Democrats Democrats (%) Balance of power
2016 Republican Party 0 0% Democratic Party 5 100% D+5
2014 Republican Party 0 0% Democratic Party 5 100% D+5
2012 Republican Party 0 0% Democratic Party 5 100% D+5
2010 Republican Party 0 0% Democratic Party 5 100% D+5
2008 Republican Party 0 36.8% Democratic Party 5 100% D+5
2006 Republican Party 1 20% Democratic Party 4 80% D+4
2004 Republican Party 3 60% Democratic Party 2 40% R+1
2002 Republican Party 3 60% Democratic Party 2 40% R+1
2000 Republican Party 2 40% Democratic Party 3 60.0% D+1

Trifectas, 1992-2017

A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.

Connecticut Party Control: 1992-2025
Fifteen years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Governor I I I R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
Senate D D D R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
House D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Hartford Courant, "Elizabeth Esty Not Running For Re-Election," April 2, 2018
  2. ↑ Politico, "Rep. Esty won’t run for reelection after mishandling harassment allegations," April 2, 2018
  3. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2016, 2012, and 2008," November 19, 2018
  4. ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Counties by Congressional Districts," accessed June 8, 2016
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