Patricia Miller (Connecticut)

Patricia Miller

Democratic Party

Connecticut State Senate District 27

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

5

Predecessor: Carlo Leone (D)

Prior offices:

Connecticut House of Representatives District 145

Years in office: 2009 - 2021

Compensation

Base salary

$43,600/year

Per diem

No per diem is paid.

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Moravian College

Personal

Birthplace

Stamford, CT

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Patricia Miller (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 27. She assumed office on March 8, 2021. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Miller (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 27. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Patricia Miller was born in Stamford, Connecticut. Miller earned a B.S. in mathematics from Moravian College. Her career experience includes working in the affordable housing industry.

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Miller was assigned to the following committees:

• Aging Committee, Co-Chair
• Banking Committee, Co-Chair
• Commerce Committee
• Education Committee
• Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Vice-Chair
• Judiciary Committee

2023-2024

Miller was assigned to the following committees:

• Aging Committee, Vice Chair
• Banking Committee, Co-Chair
• Commerce Committee
• Education Committee
• Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Vice Chair
• Judiciary Committee

2021-2022

Miller was assigned to the following committees:

• Aging Committee, Co-Chair
• Veterans' Affairs Committee, Member
• Commerce Committee, Member
• Education Committee, Member

2019-2020

Miller was assigned to the following committees:

• Education Committee
• Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
• Judiciary Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2017
• Education
• Finance, Revenue and Bonding
• Government Administration and Elections

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Miller served on the following committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2015
• Appropriations
• Education
• Government Administration and Elections

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Miller served on the following committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2013
• Appropriations, Vice Chair
• Education
• Government Administration and Elections

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Miller served on these committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2011
• Appropriations, Vice Chair
• Education
• Housing

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Miller served on these committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2009
• Appropriations, Vice Chair
• Education
• Government Administration and Elections

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Connecticut State Senate District 27

Incumbent Patricia Miller defeated Nicola Tarzia in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 27 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patricia Miller (D)	62.3	23,980
	Submit photo	Nicola Tarzia (R)	37.7	14,506

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,486
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Miller advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 27.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Nicola Tarzia advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 27.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Miller in this election.

2022

See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Connecticut State Senate District 27

Incumbent Patricia Miller defeated Michael Battinelli in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 27 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patricia Miller (D)	61.6	15,629
	Submit photo	Michael Battinelli (R)	38.4	9,733

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,362
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Miller advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 27.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Battinelli advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 27.

2021

See also: Connecticut state legislative special elections, 2021

General election

Special general election for Connecticut State Senate District 27

Patricia Miller defeated Joshua Esses and Brian Merlen in the special general election for Connecticut State Senate District 27 on March 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patricia Miller (D)	59.5	4,692
		Joshua Esses (R)	39.4	3,109
		Brian Merlen (Independent Party)	1.1	87

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,888
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2020

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 145

Incumbent Patricia Miller defeated J.D. Ospina in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 145 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patricia Miller (D)	77.3	5,898
		J.D. Ospina (R)	22.7	1,736

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,634
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Miller advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 145.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. J.D. Ospina advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 145.

2018

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 145

Incumbent Patricia Miller defeated Fritz Blau in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 145 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patricia Miller (D)	82.6	4,580
	Submit photo	Fritz Blau (R)	17.4	965

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,545
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2016

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 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 Patricia Miller defeated Francky Trofort in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 145 general election.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Patricia Miller Incumbent	81.01%	5,203
	Republican	Francky Trofort	18.99%	1,220
Total Votes				6,423
Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State

Incumbent Patricia Miller ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 145 Democratic primary.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Patricia Miller Incumbent (unopposed)

William Kemp ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 145 Republican primary.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	William Kemp  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 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 Patricia Billie Miller was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Matt Dellacorte was unopposed in the Republican primary. Miller defeated Carol Ann McClean (R) in the general election. Dellacorte withdrew before the general election.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Patricia Miller Incumbent	76.6%	2,681
	Republican	Carol Ann McClean	23.4%	819
Total Votes				3,500

2012

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2012

Miller ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 145. Miller ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. She defeated Francky Trofort (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Patricia Billie Miller Incumbent	78.9%	4,602
	Republican	Francky Trofort	21.1%	1,230
Total Votes				5,832

2010

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2010

Miller ran for re-election to the 145th District seat in 2010. She defeated Fritz Blau (R) in the November 2 general election.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Patricia Miller (D)		2,932
Fritz Blau (R)		676

2008

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Miller won election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 145th District, defeating Fritz Blau (R). Miller received 4,634 votes in the election while Blau received 945 votes. Miller raised $14,584 for her campaign; Blau raised $30,005.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145
Candidates		Votes
Patricia Miller (D)		4,634
Fritz Blau (R)		945

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Patricia Miller did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Patricia Miller did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Patricia Miller did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Patricia Miller campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	Connecticut State Senate District 27	Won general	$141,382	$130,039
2022	Connecticut State Senate District 27	Won general	$121,258	$123,128
2021	Connecticut State Senate District 27	Won general	$94,729	$92,596
2020	Connecticut House of Representatives District 145	Won general	$38,196	N/A**
2018	Connecticut House of Representatives District 145	Won general	$33,820	N/A**
2016	Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145	Won	$33,484	N/A**
2014	Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145	Won	$33,320	N/A**
2012	Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145	Won	$32,208	N/A**
2010	Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145	Won	$32,021	N/A**
2008	Connecticut House of Representatives, District 145	Won	$14,584	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2025.

• Connecticut Business & Industry Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2024.

• Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
• Connecticut Business & Industry Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2023.

• Connecticut Business & Industry Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2022.

• Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
• Connecticut Business & Industry Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
• Connecticut Citizen Action Group — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• Family Institute of Connecticut — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
• National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2021.

• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2020.

• Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
• National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2019.

• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
• Yankee Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to limiting taxes and encouraging free market activity.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2018.

• Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2017.

• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2016.

• Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2015.

• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2014.

• Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

In 2013, the Connecticut General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2012.

• Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
• Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
• Yankee Institute — Each member of the Connecticut General Assembly receives a score from 0 to 10 based on how he or she voted on ten votes.

In 2011, the Connecticut General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.

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Miller is a member of the Union Baptist Church and Westside Neighborhood Revitalization Zone.

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Preceded by Carlo Leone (D)	Connecticut State Senate District 27 2021-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Connecticut House of Representatives District 145 2009-2021	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Connecticut State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Bob Duff

Minority Leader:Stephen Harding

Senators

District 1

John Fonfara (D)

District 2

Douglas McCrory (D)

District 3

Saud Anwar (D)

District 4

MD Rahman (D)

District 5

Derek Slap (D)

District 6

Rick Lopes (D)

District 7

John Kissel (R)

District 8

Paul Honig (D)

District 9

Matthew Lesser (D)

District 10

Gary Winfield (D)

District 11

Martin Looney (D)

District 12

Christine Cohen (D)

District 13

Jan Hochadel (D)

District 14

James Maroney (D)

District 15

Joan Hartley (D)

District 16

Robert Sampson (R)

District 17

Jorge Cabrera (D)

District 18

Heather Somers (R)

District 19

Catherine Osten (D)

District 20

Martha Marx (D)

District 21

Jason Perillo (R)

District 22

Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D)

District 23

Herron Gaston (D)

District 24

Julie Kushner (D)

District 25

Bob Duff (D)

District 26

Ceci Maher (D)

District 27

Patricia Miller (D)

District 28

Tony Hwang (R)

District 29

Mae Flexer (D)

District 30

Stephen Harding (R)

District 31

Henri Martin (R)

District 32

Eric Berthel (R)

District 33

Norm Needleman (D)

District 34

Paul Cicarella (R)

District 35

Jeff Gordon (R)

District 36

Ryan Fazio (R)

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