Jonathan Steinberg (Connecticut)
Jonathan Steinberg (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 136. He assumed office in 2011. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Steinberg (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 136. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Steinberg formerly served as a representative for Westports Representative Town Meeting from 2003 to 2010.
Biography
Steinberg earned his B.A. in psychology from Yale University. He went on to receive his MBA in Marketing from Stern School of Business. He then earned a teaching certificate in history/social studies from the Department of Higher Educations Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) Program.
Steinberg's professional experience includes working as a senior vice president of marketing and communications for The Jewish Home Lifecare System, marketing executive for Revlon, employee for Mount Sinai Medical Center, marketing executive for Bristol-Myers Squibb, and marketing executive for American Home Products/Wyeth.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Steinberg was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Steinberg was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Steinberg was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Health Committee, Co-Chair
- Transportation Committee, Member
- Energy and Technology Committee, Member
2019-2020
Steinberg was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Energy and Technology |
| • Insurance and Real Estate |
| • Public Health, Co-chair |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Steinberg served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy and Technology |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Government Administration and Elections |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Steinberg served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging |
| • Energy and Technology, Vice Chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Steinberg served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging |
| • Energy and Technology |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136
Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg defeated John Bolton in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jonathan Steinberg (D) | 67.6 | 9,435 |
| John Bolton (R) | 32.4 | 4,515 | ||
| Total votes: 13,950 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Bolton advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Steinberg in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136
Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg defeated Alma Sarelli in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Steinberg (D) | 69.0 | 7,294 |
 | Alma Sarelli (R) | 31.0 | 3,276 | |
| Total votes: 10,570 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Thomas Lasersohn (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Thomas Lasersohn advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136
Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg defeated Chip Stephens in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Steinberg (D) | 66.5 | 10,567 |
| Chip Stephens (R) | 33.5 | 5,322 | ||
| Total votes: 15,889 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Chip Stephens advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136
Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg defeated Greg Kraut in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Steinberg (D) | 61.3 | 7,945 |
 | Greg Kraut (R) | 38.7 | 5,008 | |
| Total votes: 12,953 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg defeated Catherine Walsh in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 general election.[1]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jonathan Steinberg Incumbent |
57.66% | 8,029 | |
| Republican | Catherine Walsh | 42.34% | 5,895 | |
| Total Votes | 13,924 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent Jonathan Steinberg ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jonathan Steinberg Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Catherine Walsh ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Catherine Walsh (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Incumbent Jonathan P. Steinberg was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Brandi Briggs was unopposed in the Republican primary. Steinberg defeated Briggs in the general election.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jonathan Steinberg Incumbent |
55% | 5,009 | |
| Republican | Brandi Briggs | 42.7% | 3,887 | |
| Independent | Brandi Briggs | 2.4% | 216 | |
| Total Votes | 9,112 | |||
2012
Steinberg ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 136. Steinberg ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Stephen Rubin (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jonathan Steinberg Incumbent |
56.3% | 7,398 | |
| Republican | Stephen Rubin | 43.7% | 5,740 | |
| Total Votes | 13,138 | |||
2010
Steinberg was unopposed in the August 10 primary. He defeated Republican Nitzy Cohen in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jonathan Steinberg (D)
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5,508 | |||
| Nitzy Cohen (R) | 4,715 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Jonathan Steinberg did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Jonathan Steinberg did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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2024
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In 2024, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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2022
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In 2022, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 3 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from May 12-13 to pass the state budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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2014
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In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 8 to May 9.
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Personal
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Steinberg and his wife Nancy have three children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
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Connecticut House of Representatives District 136 2011-Present |
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