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Matt Blumenthal
2019 - Present
2027
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Matt Blumenthal (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 147. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Blumenthal (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 147. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Matt Blumenthal was born in Stamford, Connecticut, and, as of September 2019, lives in Springdale. Blumenthal served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, commanding a rifle platoon in Charlie Company, First Battalion, Twenty-Fifth Marines. He earned an undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and juris doctor degree from Yale University. As of September 2019, Blumenthal is a trial attorney at the law firm of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, P.C. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut and New York.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Blumenthal was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Administration and Elections Committee, Co-Chair
- Judiciary Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Blumenthal was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Administration and Elections Committee, Member
- Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair
- Transportation Committee, Member
2019-2020
Blumenthal 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 147
Incumbent Matt Blumenthal defeated Rudy Settimi in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matt Blumenthal (D) | 61.0 | 7,246 |
 | Rudy Settimi (R)  | 39.0 | 4,642 | |
| Total votes: 11,888 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matt Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rudy Settimi advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Blumenthal in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
Incumbent Matt Blumenthal defeated Abraham Viera in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Blumenthal (D) | 60.2 | 5,265 |
| Abraham Viera (R) | 39.8 | 3,482 | ||
| Total votes: 8,747 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matt Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Abraham Viera advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
Incumbent Matt Blumenthal defeated Dan Maymin in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Blumenthal (D) | 62.0 | 8,451 |
 | Dan Maymin (R) | 38.0 | 5,176 | |
| Total votes: 13,627 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matt Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Dan Maymin advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
Matt Blumenthal defeated Anzelmo Graziosi in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Blumenthal (D) | 58.9 | 6,187 |
| Anzelmo Graziosi (R) | 41.1 | 4,326 | ||
| Total votes: 10,513 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
Matt Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Blumenthal |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
Anzelmo Graziosi defeated Marcy Minnick in the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Anzelmo Graziosi | 62.1 | 706 | |
| Marcy Minnick | 37.9 | 430 | ||
| Total votes: 1,136 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nicola Tarzia (R)
Endorsements
Blumenthal was endorsed by former President Barack Obama (D) in the general election.[2]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Matt Blumenthal did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Matt Blumenthal did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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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 147 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 2019-Present |
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