Connecticut state legislative special elections, 2011
In 2011, ten special elections were held for the Connecticut General Assembly. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the Connecticut State Senate, Districts 6, 13, and 27, and the Connecticut House of Representatives, Districts 20, 25, 36, 99, 101, 126 and 148.
How vacancies are filled
If there is a vacancy in the Connecticut General Assembly, a special election must be conducted to fill the vacant seat. The governor must call for an election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. All special elections must be held no later than 46 days after a governor's declaration. If the vacancy occurs between the 125th day and the 49th day before the day of the regular election, the special election will be held on the same day as the general election. If a vacancy occurs after the 49th day before the general election but before the Wednesday following the first Monday of January of the next-succeeding year, the governor shall not call a special election unless the vacant position is that of a member-elect.[1]
See sources: Connecticut Gen. Stat. § 9-215
Special elections
February 22, 2011
| ☑ Connecticut Senate District 6 | |
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Donald DeFronzo (D) resigned to head the Department of Administrative Services.[2] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[3]
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| ☑ Connecticut Senate District 13 | |
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Thomas Gaffey (D) left office after pleading guilty to misdemeanor larceny charges.[2] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[3]
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| ☑ Connecticut Senate District 27 | |
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Andrew McDonald (D) resigned to serve as governor Dan Malloy's chief counsel.[2] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[3]
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| ☑ Connecticut House District 20 | |
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David D. McCluskey (D) resigned to take a position on the Board of Pardon and Paroles. A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[8][2]
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| ☑ Connecticut House District 25 | |
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John C. Geragosian (D) resigned to serve as a state auditor.[2] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[3]
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| ☑ Connecticut House District 36 | |
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James Field Spallone (D) resigned to serve as Deputy Secretary of State.[2] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[3]
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| ☑ Connecticut House District 99 | |
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Michael Lawlor (D) resigned to serve as Undersecretary for Criminal Justice.[2] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[3]
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| ☑ Connecticut House District 101 | |
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Deborah Heinrich (D) resigned to serve as an advocate for social service agencies.[2] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[3]
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| ☑ Connecticut House District 126 | |
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Christopher Caruso (D) resigned to serve as Dan Malloy's on housing, urban initiatives, and smart growth.[2] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement.[3]
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April 12, 2011
| ☑ Connecticut House District 148 | |
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Carlo Leone (D) won election to the Connecticut State Senate, District 27 in a February 22 special election. A special election was held to replace him on April 12, 2011. Five candidates ran in the election. After Democrat John Mallozi did not receive the Democratic nomination, he secured a place on the ballot as a petitioning candidate.[9]
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, "Connecticut General Statutes," accessed February 10, 2021 (Statute 9-215(a), Connecticut General Statutes)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 CT Post, "Special elections mean more expenses, more rhetoric," January 9, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 West Hartford Patch, "Feb. 18 the Deadline to Register to Vote in Special Election," January 20, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Connecticut Democrats, "Upcoming Events" (dead link)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 The CT Mirror, "Democrats hold 7 of 9 legislative seats in special elections," February 22, 2011
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Connecticut Republicans, "Candidates" (dead link)
- ↑ The Stamford Times, "Three candidates now running for District 27 seat," January 19, 2011
- ↑ West Hartford Patch, "Feb. 18 the Deadline to Register to Vote in Special Election," January 20, 2011
- ↑ Stamford Advocate, "Five candidates on the ballot for Tuesday's special election," April 10, 2011
- ↑ Stamford Advocate, "Fox wins in 27th District special election," April 12, 2011
