Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2010
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Elections for the office of Connecticut State House were held in Connecticut on November 2, 2010. Elections were held in all 151 districts.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 8 for candidates of either the Republican or Democratic parties and August 4 for others such as independents. The primary Election Day was August 10, 2010.
In Connecticut, representatives serve two-year terms with no limit.
The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 135 of the 151 districts. (89.40%)
Republicans gained 17 seats in the 2010 election, and Democrats retained the majority.
November 2 General Election Results
The following candidates won election on November 2, 2010:
- Arthur O'Neill
- Matthew Ritter
- Dan Carter
- Minnie Gonzalez
- Kelvin Roldan
- Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey
- Hector Robles
- Douglas McCrory
- Tim Ackert
- Jason Rojas
- Henry Genga
- Timothy Larson
- Geoff Luxenberg
- John Thompson (Connecticut legislator)
- Bill Aman
- David Baram
- Linda Schofield
- Timothy LeGeyt
- Andrew M. Fleischmann
- Brian Becker
- David D. McCluskey
- Bill Wadsworth
- Elizabeth A. Boukus
- Marilyn Giuliano
- Tim O'Brien (Connecticut)
- John C. Geragosian
- Peter Tercyak
- Sandy Nafis
- Russell Morin
- Antonio Guerrera
- Joe Aresimowicz
- Prasad Srinivasan
- Christie Carpino
- Joseph Serra
- Gail Hamm
- James Field Spallone
- Ed Jutila
- Elizabeth Ritter
- Ernest Hewett
- Edward Moukawsher
- Elissa Wright
- Tom Reynolds (Connecticut)
- Diana Urban
- Mae Flexer
- Steve Mikutel
- Christopher Coutu
- Linda Orange
- Susan Johnson (Connecticut)
- Mike Alberts
- Daniel S. Rovero
- Penny Bacchiochi
- Bryan Hurlburt
- Gregory Haddad
- Pamela Sawyer
- Claire Janowski
- Christopher Davis (Connecticut)
- Kathleen Tallarita
- David William Kiner
- Peggy Sayers
- Elaine O'Brien
- William Simanski
- John Rigby
- Roberta Willis
- Michelle Cook
- Craig Miner
- Clark Chapin
- Sean Williams
- Rosa Rebimbas
- Anthony D'Amelio
- Larry Butler (Connecticut)
- Jeffrey Berger
- Selim Noujaim
- David Aldarondo
- John Piscopo
- Whit Betts
- Frank Nicastro, Sr.
- Robert C. Sampson
- Bruce Zalaski
- Emil Altobello
- Catherine Abercrombie
- Christopher Donovan
- Mary Mushinsky
- Vincent Candelora
- Dave Yaccarino Sr.
- J. Brendan Sharkey
- Vickie Orsini Nardello
- Mary Fritz
- Peter Villano
- Patricia Dillon
- Toni Walker
- Gary Winfield
- Juan Candelaria
- Roland J. Lemar
- Robert Megna
- Patricia Widlitz
- Michael Lawlor
- Matthew Lesser
- Deborah Heinrich
- Lonnie Reed
- Al Adinolfi
- Linda Gentile
- Leonard Greene, Jr.
- Christopher Lyddy
- David Scribner
- Richard A. Smith (Connecticut)
- Joseph Taborsak
- Bob Godfrey
- John Frey
- DebraLee Hovey
- Jason Perillo
- Themis Klarides
- Stephen Dargan
- Louis Esposito (Connecticut House of Representatives District 116)
- Paul Davis (Connecticut state representative)
- Kim Rose
- Richard Roy
- Laura Hoydick
- Terry Backer
- Lawrence Miller (Connecticut)
- T.R. Rowe
- John Hetherington
- Christopher Caruso
- John Hennessy
- Andres Ayala, Jr.
- Ezequiel Santiago
- David Labriola
- Brenda L. Kupchick
- Kim Fawcett
- Tony Hwang
- John Shaban
- Jonathan Steinberg (Connecticut)
- Janice Giegler
- Kevin Ryan (Connecticut)
- Bruce Morris
- Terrie Wood
- William Tong
- Carlo Leone
- Livvy Floren
- Lile Gibbons
- Fred Camillo
- Gail Lavielle
- Christopher Wright (Connecticut)
- Charles Clemons (Connecticut)
- Chris Perone
- Lawrence Cafero
- Michael Molgano
- Patricia Miller (Connecticut)
- Melissa Riley
- James Crawford (Connecticut)
- Auden Grogins
- Gerald Fox III
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 2 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Connecticut House of Representatives:
Connecticut House of Representatives | |||
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Party | As of November 1, 2010 | After the 2010 Election | |
Democratic Party | 114 | 97 | |
Republican Party | 37 | 54 | |
Total | 151 | 151 |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Connecticut in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state house races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
---|---|---|
2010 | 311 | $7,114,872 |
2008 | 304 | $5,657,925 |
2006 | 297 | $4,878,009 |
2004 | 331 | $4,776,294 |
2002 | 299 | $4,749,372 |
In 2010, the total amount raised by candidates running for office was $7,114,872. The top 10 overall campaign contributors were:[2]
Donor | Amount |
---|---|
Public Fund | $5,205,685 |
Public Fund | $92,790 |
Speakers Leadership Cmte | $70,683 |
House Democratic Caucus Cmte | $55,636 |
Hauser, Debra | $44,200 |
Mahoney, Dennis E | $20,250 |
House Democrats Caucus Cmte of Connecticut | $18,295 |
Candelora, Vincent J | $14,106 |
Working Families Party | $13,910 |
Connecticut House Democratic Majority | $8,031 |
Incumbency
Unopposed incumbents
34 incumbents (25%) faced no competition in the November 2 general election.
- 21 Democratic incumbents faced no November challenger.
- 13 GOP incumbents faced no November challenger.
Primary challenges
Four incumbents faced competition in the August 10 primary. All four Democratic incumbents won their primaries:
- District 1: Incumbent Democrat Kenneth P. Green
- District 4: Incumbent Democrat Kevin Roldan
- District 6: Incumbent Democrat Hector Robles
- District 15: Incumbent Democrat David Baram
Retiring incumbents
Fifteen incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 136 incumbents (90%) ran for re-election. Of the 15 incumbents who did not seek re-election, 12 were Democrats and 3 were Republicans.
Incumbents who retired are:
- District 78: Incumbent Republican William Hamzy.
- District 108: Incumbent Republican Mary Ann Carson.
- District 135: Incumbent Republican John Stripp.
- District 12: Incumbent Democrat Ryan P. Barry.
- District 19: Incumbent Democrat Beth Bye.
- District 21: Incumbent Democrat Demetrios S. Giannaros.
- District 35: Incumbent Democrat Brian O'Connor.
- District 51: Incumbent Democrat Shawn Johnston.
- District 54: Incumbent Democrat Denise Merrill.
- District 59: Incumbent Democrat Karen Jarmoc.
- District 61: Incumbent Democrat Matthew Conway.
- District 96: Incumbent Democrat Cameron Staples.
- District 118: Incumbent Democrat Barbara Lambert.
- District 136: Incumbent Democrat Joe Mioli.
- District 144: Incumbent Democrat Jim Shapiro.
Qualifications
Article III, Section 4 of the Connecticut Constitution states: The house of representatives shall consist of not less than one hundred twenty-five and not more than two hundred twenty-five members, each of whom shall be an elector residing in the assembly district from which he is elected. Each assembly district shall be contiguous as to territory and shall elect no more than one representative. For the purpose of forming assembly districts no town shall be divided except for the purpose of forming assembly districts wholly within the town.
List of candidates
Partisan dominance in state houses heading into the 2010 state legislative elections |
District 1
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Matthew Ritter 1,152
- Kenneth P. Green 1,150 Incumbent Green was first elected in 1994.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Matthew Ritter 4,628
- Kenneth Lermon 398
- Emanuel Lorenzo Blake 56
District 2
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Jason Bartlett Incumbent Bartlett was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Dan Carter 4,023
- Jason Bartlett 3,920
District 3
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Minnie Gonzalez Incumbent Gonzalez was first elected in 1996.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Minnie Gonzalez 1,935
District 4
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Kevin Roldan 383 Incumbent Roldan was first elected in 2006.
- Angel Morales 374
November 2 General election candidates:
- Kevin Roldan 1,573
- Antonio Reyes, Jr. 177
- Andrew McCarthy 55
District 5
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey Incumbent Kirkley-Bey was first elected in 1998.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey 2,803
District 6
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Hector Robles 946 Incumbent Robles was first elected in 2003.
- Alyssa Peterson 486
November 2 General election candidates:
- Hector Robles 2,376
District 7
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- R.J. Winch 471
- Douglas McCrory 947 Incumbent McCrory was first elected in 2005
November 2 General election candidates:
- Douglas McCrory 3,340
District 8
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Joan A. Lewis Incumbent Lewis was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Timothy J. Ackert 5,469
- Joan A. Lewis 4,337
District 9
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Jason Rojas Incumbent Rojas was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jason Rojas 5,631
- Dennis A. Brenner 4,575
District 10
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Henry Genga Incumbent Genga was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Henry Genga 3,502
- Jonathan M. Searles 1,528
District 11
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Timothy Larson Incumbent Larson was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Timothy Larson 3,643
District 12
Note: Incumbent Democrat Ryan P. Barry did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Geoff Luxenberg 4,357
- Matt Peak 3,244
District 13
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- John Thompson Incumbent Thompson was first elected in 1987.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Thompson 3,194
- Cheri Ann Pelletier 2,199
District 14
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Bill Aman Incumbent Aman was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Bill Aman 7,200
- Hugh W. Brower 2,928
District 15
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- David Baram 1,866 Incumbent Baram was first elected in 2009.
- Leo Canty 929
- James Michel 333
November 2 General election candidates:
- David Baram 7,270
- Howard A. Jubrey, Jr. 2,378
District 16
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Linda Schofield Incumbent Schofield was first elected in 2007.
- Petitioning candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Linda Schofield 6,585
- Gregory W. Piecuch 4,381
- Robert H Kalechman 86
District 17
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Timothy LeGeyt Incumbent LeGeyt was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Timothy LeGeyt 7,178
- Chris Gaffney 4,060
District 18
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Andrew M. Fleischmann Incumbent Fleischmann was first elected in 1994.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Andrew M. Fleischmann 5,784
- Ethan Goldman 2,790
District 19
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Brian Becker 1,446
- Terry Schmitt 1,108
Note: Incumbent Democrat Beth Bye did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Brian Becker 5,824
- Denise Berard Hall 5,203
District 20
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- David D. McCluskey Incumbent McCluskey was first elected in 1999.
- Connecticut for Lieberman:
- PEC:
November 2 General election candidates:
- David D. McCluskey 5,392
- Ellen Brassil 528
- John P. Kilian 507
District 21
Note: Incumbent Democrat Demetrios S. Giannaros did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Mike Demicco 4,919
- Bill Wadsworth 4,960
Note: With 5 of 5 precincts reporting, Wadsworth was narrowly leading Demicco, 4,981 votes to 4,932 votes.[3]
District 22
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Elizabeth A. Boukus Incumbent Boukus was first elected in 1994.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth A. Boukus 4,661
- Helen B. Bergenty 2,657
District 23
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Marilyn Giuliano Incumbent Giuliano was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Marilyn Giuliano 6,291
- Eileen D. Baker 4,469
District 24
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Tim O'Brien Incumbent O'Brien was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Tim O'Brien 3,691
- Christopher Carillo 1,681
District 25
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Dennis Bryant Bryant did not appear on the general election ballot.
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- John C. Geragosian Incumbent Geragosian was first elected in 1994.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John C. Geragosian 2,351
District 26
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Peter Tercyak Incumbent Tercyak was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Peter Tercyak 3,318
- James P. Griffin 1,276
District 27
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Sandy Nafis Incumbent Nafis was first elected in 1999.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Sandy Nafis 5,826
- Meg Casanta 3,070
District 28
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Russell Morin Incumbent Morin was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Russell Morin 5,390
- Peter E. Gordon 3,848
District 29
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Antonio Guerrera Incumbent Guerrera was first elected in 2001.
- Connecticut for Liebermam:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Antonio Guerrera 6,358
- *Richard Lion 858
District 30
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Joe Aresimowicz Incumbent Aresimowicz was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Joe Aresimowicz 5,319
- Jim Sargent 3,917
District 31
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Thomas Kehoe Incumbent Kehoe was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Prasad Srinivasan 6,178
- Thomas Kehoe 4,807
District 32
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Christie Carpino 760
- Carl Chudzik 339
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Jim O'Rourke Incumbent O'Rourke was first elected in 1991.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Christie Carpino 5,440
- Jim O'Rourke 3,994
District 33
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Serra Incumbent Serra was first elected in 1993.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Joseph Serra 4,435
- David Bauer 2,240
District 34
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Gail Hamm Incumbent Hamm was first elected in 1999.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Gail Hamm 4,006
- Earle Roberts 3,773
District 35
- August 10 GOP primary:
- David L. Denvir 686
- John Samperi 596
Note: Incumbent Democrat Brian O'Connor did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- James Crawford 4,744
- David L. Denvir 4,721
A recount for the 35th District was ordered on November 3, 2010[4].
District 36
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- James Field Spallone Incumbent Spallone was first elected in 2001.
November 2 General election candidates:
- James Field Spallone 6,055
- Chet Harris 4,332
District 37
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Ed Jutila Incumbent Jutila was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Ed Jutila 5,412
- Holly H. Cheeseman 3,636
District 38
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Elizabeth Ritter Incumbent Ritter was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth Ritter 5,273
- Tony Siragusa 3,717
District 39
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Ernest Hewett Incumbent Hewett was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Ernest Hewett 2,387
- Andrew R. Lockwood 1,070
District 40
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Edward Moukawsher Incumbent Moukawsher was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Edward Moukawsher 3,559
District 41
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Elissa Wright Incumbent Wright was first elected in 2007.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Elissa Wright 3,319
- Timothy H. Plungis 3,156
District 42
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Tom Reynolds Incumbent Reynolds was first elected in 2004.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Tom Reynolds 4,397
- John A. Rodolico 3,339
District 43
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Bill Cutler. Brian Kluberdanz won the August 10 primary, running unopposed. However, he dropped out of the contest and Bill Cutler was subsequently nominated by the local Republican Party to replace Kluberdanz on the ballot.[5]
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Diana Urban Incumbent Urban was first elected in 2001.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Diana Urban 6,278
- Bill Cutler 3,325
District 44
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Mae Flexer Incumbent Flexer was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Mae Flexer 4,081
- Michael Struzik 2,288
District 45
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Helmut J. Reinholtz 108
- Michael Zelaski 645
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Steve Mikutel Incumbent Mikutel was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Steve Mikutel 3,905
- Michael Zelaski 3,294
District 46
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Melissa Olson Incumbent Olson was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Melissa Olson 2,956
- Bill Nash 1,772
District 47
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Christopher Coutu Incumbent Coutu was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Christopher Coutu 4,362
- Catherine A. Osten 3,025
District 48
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Linda Orange Incumbent Orange was first elected in 1997.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Joe Broder 4,650
- Linda Orange 4,759
District 49
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Susan Johnson Incumbent Johnson was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Susan Johnson 2,978
- John E. French 1,982
District 50
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Mike Alberts Incumbent Alberts was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Mike Alberts 5,233
- Bill Loftus 3,762
District 51
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Daniel S. Rovero 959
- Brian Lynch 297
Note: Incumbent Democrat Shawn Johnston did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Daniel S. Rovero 4,034
- Robert S. Jeniski 2,656
District 52
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Penny Bacchiochi Incumbent Bacchiochi was first elected in 2002.
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- John McNerney McNerney did not appear on the general election ballot.
- Christian Center Party:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Penny Bacchiochi 7,050
- *Daniel Traceski 387
District 53
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Bryan Hurlburt Incumbent Hurlburt was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Bryan Hurlburt 5,301
- Robert Arute 5,066
District 54
- Buckman for Connecticut:
- Petitioning Candidate:
Note: Incumbent Democrat Denise Merrill did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Gregory Haddad 3,737
- Christopher R. Paulhus 1,461
- *Brien T. Buckman 98
- Jason J. Ortiz 909
District 55
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Pamela Sawyer Incumbent Sawyer was first elected in 1993.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Pamela Sawyer 7,541
- Jeanne C. Webb 3,126
District 56
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Claire Janowski Incumbent Janowski was first elected in 2000.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Claire Janowski 4,193
- Mark Etre 2,543
District 57
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Ted Graziani Incumbent Graziani was first elected in 1998.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Christopher Davis 4,728
- Ted Graziani 4,415
District 58
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Kathleen Tallarita Incumbent Tallarita was first elected in 1998.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Kathleen Tallarita 3,596
- Tom Sirard 2,581
District 59
Note: Incumbent Democrat Karen Jarmoc did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- David William Kiner 3,959
- Ken Nelson, Jr. 3,067
District 60
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Milo Rusty Peck 623
- Peggy Sayers 816 Incumbent Sayers was first elected in 1999.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Peggy Sayers 4,744
- Mohan Sachdev 3,382
District 61
Note: Incumbent Democrat Matthew Conway did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Elaine O'Brien 4,993
- Malvi Lennon 3,745
District 62
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Annie Hornish Incumbent Hornish was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- William Simanski 5,320
- Annie Hornish 5,050
A recount for the 62nd District was ordered on November 3, 2010[6].
District 63
- August 10 GOP primary:
- John Rigby Incumbent Rigby was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Rigby 4,242
- William O. Riiska 4,207
District 64
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Roberta Willis Incumbent Willis was first elected in 2001.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Roberta Willis 5,481
- Kathy Lauretano 4,228
District 65
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Michelle Cook Incumbent Cook was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Michelle Cook 3,285
- Wendy Traub 3,066
District 66
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Craig Miner Incumbent Miner was first elected in 2001.
Note: Democratic candidate Nathaniel Peters-Kroll withdrew.[7]
- Working Families:
- Dennis O'Neil O'Neil did not appear on the general election ballot.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Craig Miner 6,794
- Bill Zappone 3,653
District 67
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Clark Chapin Incumbent Chapin was first elected in 2000.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Clark Chapin 5,349
- Nicholas W. Payne 1,366
District 68
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Sean Williams Incumbent Williams was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Sean Williams 6,984
District 69
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Arthur O'Neill Incumbent O'Neill was first elected in 1989.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Arthur O'Neill 7,388
District 70
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Rosa Rebimbas Incumbent Rebimbas was first elected in 2009.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Rosa Rebimbas 4,486
District 71
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Anthony D'Amelio Incumbent D'Amelio was first elected in 1996.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Anthony D'Amelio 5,583
- Luis M. Quinche, Jr. 943
District 72
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Larry Butler Incumbent Butler was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Larry Butler 2,306
- Turk Edwards 630
- Michael P. Ney, Sr. 91
District 73
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Jeffrey Berger Incumbent Berger was first elected in 2001.
- Petitioning candidate:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jeffrey Berger 2,911
- Jason Van Stone 2,193
- Richard A. Wood 150
District 74
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Selim Noujaim Incumbent Noujaim was first elected in 2002.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Selim Noujaim 3,611
- Francisco Abreu 323
District 75
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- David Aldarondo Incumbent Aldarondo was first elected in 2004.
November 2 General election candidates:
- David Aldarondo 1,565
- Paul M. Nagueira 720
- Francis M. DePaola 93
District 76
- August 10 GOP primary:
- John Piscopo Incumbent Piscopo was first elected in 1989.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Piscopo 6,794
- Laurie J. Barrett 3,230
District 77
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Wright Incumbent Wright was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Christopher Wright 3,957
- Jill T. Fitzgerald 3,570
District 78
Note: Incumbent Republican William Hamzy did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Whit Betts 4,685
- Richard G. Covello 2,750
District 79
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Frank Nicastro, Sr. Incumbent Nicastro was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Frank Nicastro, Sr. 3,743
- Peter Del Mastro 2,301
District 80
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Robert C. Sampson 689
- Alan M. Giacomi 523
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- John Mazurek Incumbent Mazurek was first elected in 2002.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Robert C. Sampson 4,658
- John Mazurek 4,613
A recount for the 80th District was ordered on November 3, 2010[8].
District 81
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Bruce Zalaski Incumbent Zalaski was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Bruce Zalaski 4,715
- Rusty Haigh 3,627
District 82
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Emil Altobello Incumbent Altobello was first elected in 1994.
- PEC:
- Mark Mnich
November 2 General election candidates:
- Emil Altobello 5,168
- Mark Mnich 653
District 83
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Catherine Abercrombie Incumbent Abercrombie was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Catherine Abercrombie 5,505
District 84
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Donovan Incumbent Donovan was first elected in 1992.
- We the People:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Christopher Donovan 2,285
- Allan E. Pronovost 925
- Ben C. Wojan 44
- David Parian 58
District 85
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Mary Mushinsky Incumbent Mushinsky was first elected in 1981.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Mary Mushinsky 3,894
- Mike Vitali 3,447
District 86
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Vincent Candelora Incumbent Candelora was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Vincent Candelora 5,489
District 87
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Steve Fontana Incumbent Fontana was first elected in 1996.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Dave Yaccarino 5,486
- Steve Fontana 4,417
District 88
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- J. Brendan Sharkey Incumbent Sharkey was first elected in 2001.
November 2 General election candidates:
- J. Brendan Sharkey 4,027
- Lesley DeNardis 2,834
District 89
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Vickie Orsini Nardello Incumbent Nardello was first elected in 1995.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Vickie Orsini Nardello 5,418
- Katheryn E. Brown 4,711
District 90
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Mary Fritz Incumbent Fritz was first elected in 1982.
- Connecticut for Lieberman:
November 2 General election candidates:
- Mary Fritz 4,308
- Richard Abbate 3,298
- Peter J. Votto 180
District 91
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Peter Villano 1,141 Incumbent Villano was first elected in 1993.
- Ann Altman 586
November 2 General election candidates:
- Peter Villano 5,429
- Rosalie Cavanaugh 1,415
District 92
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Patricia Dillon 1,561 Incumbent Dillon was first elected in 1984.
- Sergio Rodriguez 794
November 2 General election candidates:
- Patricia Dillon 4,828
District 93
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Toni Walker Incumbent Walker was first elected in 2001.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Toni Walker 3,323
District 94
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Gary Winfield 962 Incumbent Winfield was first elected in 2008.
- Willie Greene 289
November 2 General election candidates:
- Gary Winfield 3,819
District 95
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Juan Candelaria Incumbent Candelaria was first elected in 2002.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Juan Candelaria 2,879
District 96
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Roland J. Lemar 1,557
- John J. Morrison
- Debra Hauser 871
Note: Incumbent Democrat Cameron Staples did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Roland J. Lemar 5,348
District 97
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Robert Megna Incumbent Megna was first elected in 2001.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Robert Megna 3,858
District 98
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Patricia Widlitz Incumbent Widlitz was first elected in 1995.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Patricia Widlitz 5,866
- Cindy Cartier 4,845
District 99
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Michael Lawlor Incumbent Lawlor was first elected in 1987.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Michael Lawlor 3,517
- Linda Monaco 2,953
District 100
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Matthew Lesser Incumbent Lesser was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Matthew Lesser 4,756
- John Szewczyk 4,433
District 101
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Deborah Heinrich Incumbent Heinrich was first elected in 2004.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Deborah Heinrich 5,782
- J. Scott Scherban 4,739
District 102
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Lonnie Reed Incumbent Reed was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Lonnie Reed 4,411
- David G. Goclowski 3,632
District 103
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Elizabeth Esty Incumbent Esty was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Al Adinolfi 4,857
- Elizabeth Esty 4,717
Note: With 8 of 8 precincts reporting, Adinolfi narrowly led Esty by 4,857 to 4,717 votes.[9]
District 104
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Linda Gentile Incumbent Gentile was first elected in 2004.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Linda Gentile 3,590
- Mary E. Porter 1,962
District 105
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Theresa Conroy Incumbent Conroy was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Leonard Greene, Jr. 4,141
- Theresa Conroy 4,042
Note: With 6 of 6 precincts reporting, Greene narrowly led Conroy by 4,141 to 4,042 votes.[10]
District 106
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Chris LaRocque LaRocque did not appear on the general election ballot.
- George Ferguson replaced him on the ballot.
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Lyddy Incumbent Lyddy was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Christopher Lyddy 5,010
- George Ferguson 4,550
District 107
- August 10 GOP primary:
- David Scribner Incumbent Scribner was first elected in 1999.
- Working Families:
- Common Sense:
November 2 General election candidates:
- David Scribner 6,256
- David Stevenson 660
- Bruce E. Siennick 486
District 108
Note: Incumbent Republican Mary Ann Carson did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Richard A. Smith 5,053
- Ken Neal 3,810
Note: With 4 of 5 precincts reporting, Smith narrowly led Neal by 2,236 to 2,124 votes.[11]
District 109
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Taborsak Incumbent Taborsak was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Joseph Taborsak 3,304
- Jack Knapp 2,391
District 110
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Bob Godfrey Incumbent Godfrey was first elected in 1989.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Terrance L. Tierney 1,024
- Bob Godfrey 1,845
District 111
- August 10 GOP primary:
- John Frey Incumbent Frey was first elected in 1998.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Frey 7,140
- Joseph Heyman 3,217
District 112
- August 10 GOP primary:
- DebraLee Hovey Incumbent Hovey was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- DebraLee Hovey 5,490
- Michele C. Mount 3,288
District 113
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Jason Perillo Incumbent Perillo was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jason Perillo 5,130
- Elaine Matto 2,473
District 114
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Themis Klarides Incumbent Klarides was first elected in 1999.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Themis Klarides 5,845
- Joshua D. Hershman 3,737
District 115
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Stephen Dargan Incumbent Dargan was first elected in 1990.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Stephen Dargan 4,182
District 116
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Louis Esposito Incumbent Esposito was first elected in 1992.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Louis Esposito 2,723
District 117
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Paul Davis Incumbent Davis was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Paul Davis 5,005
- Peggy Rogers 4,213
District 118
Note: Incumbent Democrat Barbara Lambert did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Kim Rose 3,539
- Gregory M. Smith 3,507
- Rocco J. Frank Jr. 213
District 119
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Richard Roy Incumbent Roy was first elected in 1993.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Richard Roy 4,548
- Daniel German 3,866
District 120
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Laura Hoydick Incumbent Hoydick was first elected in March of 2010.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Laura Hoydick 5,123
- Robert P. Bradley 2,667
District 121
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Terry Backer Incumbent Backer was first elected in 1992.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Terry Backer 4,663
- Casmir A. Mizera 2,042
District 122
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Lawrence Miller Incumbent Miller was first elected in 1991.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Lawrence Miller 5,739
- Cheryl Jansen 3,304
District 123
- August 10 GOP primary:
- T.R. Rowe Incumbent Rowe was first elected in 1999.
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Daniel W. Helfrich Helfrich did not appear on the general election ballot.
November 2 General election candidates:
- T.R. Rowe 7,337
District 124
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Charles Clemons Incumbent Clemons was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Charles Clemons 1,960
- Quentin L. Dreher 191
District 125
- August 10 GOP primary:
- John Hetherington Incumbent Hetherington was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Hetherington 7,153
District 126
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Caruso Incumbent Caruso was first elected in 1991.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Christopher Caruso 4,125
District 127
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- John Hennessy Incumbent Hennessy was first elected in 2004.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John Hennessy 3,177
District 128
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Andres Ayala, Jr. Incumbent Ayala was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Andres Ayala, Jr. 1,483
District 129
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Auden Grogins Incumbent Grogins was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Auden Grogins 3,312
- Lawrence E. Patterson 765
District 130
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Hugh D. Spurgin Spurgin did not appear on the general election ballot.
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Ezequiel Santiago Incumbent Santiago was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Ezequiel Santiago 2,091
District 131
- August 10 GOP primary:
- David Labriola Incumbent Labriola was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- David Labriola 6,652
District 132
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Thomas Drew Incumbent Drew was first elected in 2004.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Brenda L. Kupchick 4,383
- Thomas Drew 4,362
Note: With 5 of 5 precincts, Kupchick narrowly led Drew by 4,383 to 4,370 votes.[12]
District 133
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Kim Fawcett Incumbent Fawcett was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Kim Fawcett 4,896
- DeeDee Brandt 4,157
District 134
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Tony Hwang Incumbent Hwang was first elected in 2008.
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Debbie Blanchard Blanchard did not appear on the general election ballot.
- Michael Murren Murren replaced Blanchard on the ballot.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Tony Hwang 6,364
- Michael Murren 3,141
District 135
Note: Incumbent Republican John Stripp did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- John J. Shaban 5,715
- Carl D. Bernstein 4,240
- David A. Bedell 184
District 136
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Stephen M. Rubin 581
- Nitzy Cohen 830
Note: Incumbent Democrat Joe Mioli did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Jonathan Steinberg 5,508
- Nitzy Cohen 4,715
District 137
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Chris Perone Incumbent Perone was first elected in 2005.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Chris Perone 3,680
- Joanne T. Romano 2,139
District 138
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Janice Giegler Incumbent Giegler was first elected in 2002.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Janice Giegler 4,575
District 139
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Kevin Ryan Incumbent Ryan was first elected in 1993.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Kevin Ryan 4,491
- Leon Richard Moore 3,254
District 140
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Joe Mastroianni Mastroianni did not appear on the general election ballot.
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Bruce Morris Incumbent Morris was first elected in 2006.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Bruce Morris 2,997
District 141
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Terrie Wood Incumbent Wood was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Terrie Wood 7,635
District 142
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Lawrence Cafero Incumbent Cafero was first elected in 1992.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Anna Duleep 3,319
- Lawrence Cafero 4,975
District 143
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Peggy Reeves Incumbent Reeves was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Gail Lavielle 4,828
- Peggy Reeves 4,180
Note: With 2 of 4 precincts reporting, Lavielle was leading Reeves, 3,101 to 2,479 votes.[13]
District 144
Note: Incumbent Democrat Jim Shapiro did not seek re-election.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Michael Molgano 3,557
- Susana Vidan 3,470
Note: With 5 of 5 precincts, Molgano lead Vidan by 3,557 to 3,470 votes.[14]
District 145
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Patricia Miller Incumbent Miller was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Patricia Miller 2,932
- Fritz Blau 676
District 146
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Gerald Fox III Incumbent Fox was first elected in 2004.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Gerald Fox III 3,820
- Kieran M. Ryan 2,051
District 147
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- William Tong Incumbent Tong was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- William Tong 5,350
- Dennis Mahoney 2,495
District 148
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Phil Balestriere 290
- Ralph Antonacci 269
Note: The race between Balestriere and Antonacci was subject to a recount where Balestriere was delcared the winner.[15]
- August 10 Democratic primary:
- Carlo Leone Incumbent Leone was first elected in 2003.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Phil Balestriere 1,690
- Carlo Leone 3,182
- Rolf W. Maurer 84
District 149
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Livvy Floren Incumbent Floren was first elected in 2000.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Livvy Floren 5,583
- Howard Richman 2,704
District 150
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Lile Gibbons Incumbent Gibbons was first elected in 2007.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Lile Gibbons 5,055
District 151
- August 10 GOP primary:
- Fred Camillo Incumbent Camillo was first elected in 2008.
November 2 General election candidates:
- Fred Camillo 5,342
- Claude Johnson 2,977
See also
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- Connecticut State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2010
- Primary election dates in 2010
External links
- Hartford Courant, House of Representatives, Election Results
- 2010 Connecticut House candidates
- Project Vote Smart list of candidates for Connecticut House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010 election
- General election results from the AP via the Hartford Courant
- Official general election results
Footnotes
- ↑ Follow the Money, Connecticut
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Connecticut House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ General election results from the Hartford Courant]
- ↑ Hartford Courant, "Recounts Planned In Four State House, Senate Races," November 3, 2010
- ↑ The Day, "Republicans select second candidate, 85, to oppose Urban," September 3, 2010
- ↑ Hartford Courant, "Recounts Planned In Four State House, Senate Races," November 3, 2010
- ↑ "Newcomer challenging 5-term legislator in 66th"
- ↑ Hartford Courant, "Recounts Planned In Four State House, Senate Races," November 3, 2010
- ↑ General election results from the Hartford Courant
- ↑ General election results from Hartford Courant
- ↑ General election results from the Hartford Courant
- ↑ General election results in Hartford Courant
- ↑ General election results from the Hartford Courant
- ↑ General election results from Hartford Courant
- ↑ Recount in state race