Kenneth Gucker
2025 - Present
2027
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Kenneth Gucker (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 138. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Gucker (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 138. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
As of September 2019, Kenneth Gucker lived in New Fairfield, Connecticut. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western Connecticut State University. Gucker's career experience includes working as the owner of a small business, a volunteer firefighter, and an auto-restoration specialist. He has served as a member of Danbury’s Democratic Town Committee, including three terms as its vice chair.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Gucker was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee
- Environment Committee
- Government Oversight Committee, Vice-Chair
- Planning and Development Committee
2021-2022
Gucker was assigned to the following committees:
- Planning and Development Committee, Member
- Banking Committee, Vice Chair
- Environment Committee, Member
2019-2020
Gucker was assigned to the following committees:
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 138
Kenneth Gucker defeated incumbent Rachel Chaleski in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kenneth Gucker (D / Working Families Party) | 50.8 | 4,666 |
 | Rachel Chaleski (R / Independent Party) | 49.2 | 4,524 | |
| Total votes: 9,190 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kenneth Gucker advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rachel Chaleski advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gucker in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138
Rachel Chaleski defeated incumbent Kenneth Gucker in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rachel Chaleski (R / Independent Party) | 50.2 | 3,348 |
| Kenneth Gucker (D) | 49.8 | 3,322 | |
| Total votes: 6,670 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kenneth Gucker advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rachel Chaleski advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138
Incumbent Kenneth Gucker defeated Emile Buzaid in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenneth Gucker (D / Working Families Party) | 53.9 | 6,832 |
| Emile Buzaid (R / Independent Party) | 46.1 | 5,853 | ||
| Total votes: 12,685 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kenneth Gucker advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Emile Buzaid advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138.
2018
In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Gucker cross-filed to also run with the Working Families Party in 2018.[2]
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138
Kenneth Gucker defeated incumbent Michael Ferguson in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 138 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenneth Gucker (D) | 51.0 | 4,826 |
 | Michael Ferguson (R) | 49.0 | 4,635 | |
| Total votes: 9,461 | |||
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2016
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate 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 Michael McLachlan defeated Kenneth Gucker in the Connecticut State Senate District 24 general election.[3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 24 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michael McLachlan Incumbent |
52.24% | 20,501 | |
| Democratic | Kenneth Gucker | 47.76% | 18,745 | |
| Total Votes | 39,246 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Kenneth Gucker ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 24 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kenneth Gucker (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Michael McLachlan ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 24 Republican primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 24 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michael McLachlan Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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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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2020
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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 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 138 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 138 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rachel Chaleski (R) |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 138 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 138 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Rachel Chaleski (R) |
