Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2012
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Elections for the office of Connecticut House of Representatives were held in Connecticut on November 6, 2012. All 151 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 12, 2012. The primary election was August 14, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Connecticut House of Representatives:
| Connecticut House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 99 | 98 | |
| Republican Party | 52 | 53 | |
| Total | 151 | 151 | |
Incumbents retiring
A total of 19 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Roldan |  Democratic |
House District 4 |
| Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey | Democratic |
House District 5 |
| John Thompson | Democratic |
House District 13 |
| Linda Schofield | Democratic |
House District 16 |
| James Crawford | Democratic |
House District 35 |
| Tom Reynolds | Democratic |
House District 42 |
| Melissa Riley | Democratic |
House District 46 |
| Christopher Coutu |  Republican |
House District 47 |
| Clark Chapin | Republican |
House District 67 |
| Bruce Zalaski | Democratic |
House District 81 |
| Christopher Donovan | Democratic |
House District 84 |
| Peter Villano | Democratic |
House District 91 |
| Christopher Lyddy | Democratic |
House District 106 |
| Joseph Taborsak | Democratic |
House District 109 |
| Richard Roy | Democratic |
House District 119 |
| T.R. Rowe | Republican |
House District 123 |
| John Hetherington | Republican |
House District 125 |
| Andres Ayala, Jr. | Democratic |
House District 128 |
| Lile Gibbons | Republican |
House District 150 |
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 |
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.
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Connecticut
Between 2000 and 2010, Connecticut saw 4.9 percent population growth, which was half the national average.[3]
The Connecticut General Assembly is responsible for redistricting and may pass state legislative district maps with a two-thirds supermajority vote in each chamber. If the legislature does not pass a plan by the deadline, a 9-member bi-partisan committee is tasked with drafting new maps. The committee approved both state Senate and state House maps on November 30, 2011.[4]The maps were challenged by plaintiffs including the NAACP for potential violation of the “one person, one vote” requirement of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, but the plaintiffs later filed to dismiss the case. [5]
List of candidates
Note: In Connecticut:
- Endorsed candidates must be chosen at a party convention.
- No more than one candidate is allowed to be nominated for any office at the convention.
- That candidate then runs in the primary as a "party-endorsed candidate."
- Both endorsed and non-endorsed candidates must receive at least 15% of the vote at a convention or gather enough signatures to equal 2% of enrolled party members.
- If there is only one candidate, no primary is held.
Districts with contested primaries in 2012 were District 5, District 13, District 63, District 75, District 91, District 107, District 116, District 128 and District 132.
District 1
August 14 Democratic primary:
- Matthew Ritter
Incumbent Ritter first assumed office in 2011.
- Matthew Ritter
August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Matthew Ritter: 6,038
- Kenneth Leman: 413
District 2
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dan Carter Incumbent Carter first assumed office in 2011.
- Dan Carter
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steven B. DeMoura: 4,921
- Dan Carter: 5,342
District 3
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Minnie Gonzalez: 778 Incumbent Gonzalez first assumed office in 1997.
- Victor Luna: 251
- Minnie Gonzalez: 778
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Minnie Gonzalez: 4,061
District 4
Note: Incumbent Kelvin Roldan (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Angel Arce: 3,614
- Rico Dence: 341
District 5
Note: Incumbent Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brandon McGee: 7,543
- Paul Panos: 1,488
District 6
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Edwin Vargas: 658
- Hector Robles: 518 - Incumbent Robles first assumed office in 2009.
- Edwin Vargas: 658
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Edwin Vargas: 5,031
- Michael J. Lupo: 620
District 7
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Douglas McCrory Incumbent McCrory first assumed office in 2005.
- Douglas McCrory
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Douglas McCrory: 6,237
- Colleen Rankine: 188
District 8
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John P. Murphy In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Murphy also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- John P. Murphy
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Timothy J. Ackert Incumbent Ackert first assumed office in 2011.
- Timothy J. Ackert
November 6 General election candidates:
- John P. Murphy: 5,213
- Timothy J. Ackert: 7,178
District 9
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jason Rojas Incumbent Rojas first assumed office in 2009.
- Jason Rojas
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jason Rojas: 6,890
- Rudy Hrubala: 2,385
District 10
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Henry Genga Incumbent Genga first assumed office in 2007. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Genga also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- Henry Genga
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Henry Genga: 6,142
- Eileen A. Powers: 1,591
District 11
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Timothy Larson Incumbent Larson first assumed office in 2009.
- Timothy Larson
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Timothy Larson: 5,043
- Thomas A. Ogar: 1,495
District 12
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Geoff Luxenberg Incumbent Luxemberg first assumed office in 2011.
- Geoff Luxenberg
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Geoff Luxenberg: 6,074
- Timothy M. Devanney: 3,520
District 13
Note: Incumbent John Thompson (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Joe Diminico: 1,061
- Tom Gullotta: 464
- Joe Diminico: 1,061
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Diminico: 5,449
- Mark Tweedie: 4,519
District 14
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bill Aman Incumbent Aman first assumed office in 2005.
- Bill Aman
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carol Driscoll: 3,798
- Bill Aman: 8,454
District 15
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- David Baram Incumbent Baram first assumed office in 2009. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Baram also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- David Baram
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Baram: 9,908
- Quentin E. Johnson: 1,910
District 16
Note: Incumbent Linda Schofield (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John K. Hampton: 6,890
- Charity Folk: 6,063
District 17
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Timothy LeGeyt Incumbent LeGeyt first assumed office in 2009.
- Timothy LeGeyt
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Pena: 5,111
- Timothy LeGeyt: 7,672
District 18
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Andrew M. Fleischmann Incumbent Fleischmann first assumed office in 1995.
- Andrew M. Fleischmann
- August 14 GOP primary:
Note: Grondin's name did not appear on the final list of candidates.[6]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andrew M. Fleischmann: 8,260
District 19
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Brian Becker Incumbent Becker first assumed office in 2011.
- Brian Becker
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brian Becker: 8,266
- Jon Landry: 5,010
District 20
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Joe Verrengia Incumbent Verrengia first assumed office in 2011.
- Joe Verrengia
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Verrengia: 7,138
- Chad Thompson: 2,231
District 21
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bill Wadsworth Incumbent Wadsworth first assumed office in 2011.
- Bill Wadsworth
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Demicco: 6,185
- Bill Wadsworth: 5,726
District 22
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Elizabeth A. Boukus Incumbent Boukus first assumed office in 1995.
- Elizabeth A. Boukus
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth A. Boukus: 6,039
- Scott Saunders: 2,767
District 23
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Marilyn Giuliano Incumbent Giuliano first assumed office in 2003.
- Marilyn Giuliano
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adam Stillman: 4,940
- Marilyn Giuliano: 7,848
District 24
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Rick Lopes Incumbent Lopes first assumed office in 2012. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Lopes also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- Rick Lopes
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rick Lopes: 4,962
- Peter C. Steele: 2,531
Ruslan Vasyliv (Write-In)
District 25
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Bobby Sanchez Incumbent Sanchez first assumed office in 2011.
- Bobby Sanchez
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bobby Sanchez: 3,986
- Richard H. Gadowski: 743
Robert J. Ouellette: 55
District 26
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Peter Tercyak Incumbent Tercyak first assumed office in 2003.
- Peter Tercyak
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peter Tercyak: 4,044
- Daniel Davis: 1,660
- David P. Kramer (Petitioning candidate): 291
District 27
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Sandy Nafis Incumbent Nafis first assumed office in 1999.
- Sandy Nafis
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sandy Nafis: 7,168
- Ben Ancona: 3,834
District 28
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Russell Morin Incumbent Morin first assumed office in 2007.
- Russell Morin
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Russell Morin: 6,958
- John J. Console: 4,673
District 29
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Antonio Guerrera Incumbent Guerrera first assumed office in 2001.
- Antonio Guerrera
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Antonio Guerrera: 10,475
- Todd Brown: 3,362
District 30
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Joe Aresimowicz Incumbent Aresimowicz first assumed office in 2005. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Aresimowicz also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- Joe Aresimowicz
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Aresimowicz: 8,589
District 31
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Prasad Srinivasan Incumbent Srinivasan first assumed office in 2011.
- Prasad Srinivasan
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chip Flanagan: 5,387
- Prasad Srinivasan: 8,117
District 32
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Phelps In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Phelps also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- Christopher Phelps
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Christie Carpino Incumbent Carpino first assumed office in 2011.
- Christie Carpino
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christopher Phelps: 5,323
- Christie Carpino: 6,256
District 33
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Serra Incumbent Serra first assumed office in 1993.
- Joseph Serra
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joseph Serra: 6,349
- Callie L. Grippo: 2,519
District 34
Note: Incumbent Gail Hamm (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christopher Goff: 5,122
- Melissa H. Ziobron: 6,241
- William "Bill" Devine (Write-In)
District 35
Note: Incumbent James Crawford (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
Note: Tony A. Palermo ran but did not appear on the ballot.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Vicino: 6,326
- John A. Samperi: 5,207
District 36
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Phil Miller Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 2011.
- Phil Miller
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Phil Miller: 7,090
- Vincent A. Pacileo III: 5,355
District 37
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Ed Jutila Incumbent Jutila first assumed office in 2005.
- Ed Jutila
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note: Holly H. Cheeseman ran but did not appear on the list of candidates.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ed Jutila: 8,971
District 38
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Elizabeth Ritter Incumbent Ritter first assumed office in 2005.
- Elizabeth Ritter
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth Ritter: 6,761
- Tony Siragusa: 4,383
District 39
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Ernest Hewett Incumbent Hewett first assumed office in 2005.
- Ernest Hewett
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ernest Hewett: 4,565
- Daniel Docker: 941
District 40
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Edward Moukawsher Incumbent Moukawsher first assumed office in 2003.
- Edward Moukawsher
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Edward Moukawsher: 3,427
- Andrew Lavery: 2,823
District 41
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Elissa Wright Incumbent Wright first assumed office in 2007.
- Elissa Wright
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Elissa Wright: 4,951
- Harry A. Watson: 4,388
District 42
Note: Incumbent Tom Reynolds (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Timothy R. Bowles: 4,685
- Mike France: 4,388
District 43
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Diana Urban Incumbent Urban first assumed office in 2001.
- Diana Urban
- August 14 GOP primary:
Note: Cutler's name did not appear on the list of general election candidates. He subsequently pursued a write-in campaign.[6]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Diana Urban: 9,255
- William B. Cutler
District 44
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mae Flexer Incumbent Flexer first assumed office in 2009.
- Mae Flexer
- August 14 GOP primary:
Note: Sadanski was replaced on the ballot by Harold Reeves.[6]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mae Flexer: 5,268
- Harold Reeves: 2,529
District 45
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Steve Mikutel Incumbent Mikutel first assumed office in 2003. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Mikutel also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- Steve Mikutel
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steve Mikutel: 6,082
- Rich Eighme: 2,905
District 46
Note: Incumbent Melissa Riley (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Emmett D. Riley: 4,276
- Mikel E. Middleton: 1,683
District 47
Note: Incumbent Christopher Coutu (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brian H. Sear: 6,030
- Noah P. Enslow: 4,815
District 48
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Linda Orange Incumbent Orange first assumed office in 1997.
- Linda Orange
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Linda Orange: 6,607
- Stan Soby: 4,292
District 49
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Susan Johnson Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2009.
- Susan Johnson
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Susan Johnson: 4246
- Harry Carboni: 1,462
District 50
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note: Sarah L. Hamby ran but did not appear on the list of candidates.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mike Alberts Incumbent Alberts first assumed office in 2005.
- Mike Alberts
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Alberts: 7,653
District 51
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Daniel S. Rovero Incumbent Rovero first assumed office in 2011.
- Daniel S. Rovero
- August 14 GOP primary:
Note: Herman did not appear on the list of general election candidates.[6]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Daniel S. Rovero: 6,649
District 52
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Penny Bacchiochi Incumbent Bacchiochi first assumed office in 2003.
- Penny Bacchiochi
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chris Grohs: 3,171
- Penny Bacchiochi: 6,872
- Daniel Traceski: 93 (Christian Center Party)
District 53
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Bryan Hurlburt Incumbent Hulburt first assumed office in 2007.
- Bryan Hurlburt
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bryan Hurlburt: 7,227
- Christine Vincent: 4,428
District 54
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Gregory Haddad Incumbent Haddad first assumed office in 2011.
- Gregory Haddad
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gregory Haddad: 6,219
District 55
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Pamela Sawyer Incumbent Sawyer first assumed office in 1993.
- Pamela Sawyer
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Marzi: 3,425
- Pamela Sawyer: 9,249
District 56
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Claire Janowski Incumbent Janowski first assumed office in 2001.
- Claire Janowski
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Claire Janowski: 7,225
District 57
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jason E. Bowsza In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Bowsza also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- Jason E. Bowsza
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Christopher Davis Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 2011.
- Christopher Davis
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jason E. Bowsza: 5,035
- Christopher Davis: 5,630
District 58
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Kathleen Tallarita: 415 - Incumbent Tallarita first assumed office in 1999.
- David Alexander: 734
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Alexander: 5,572
- Tom Sirard: 3,245
District 59
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- David William Kiner Incumbent Kiner first assumed office in 2011. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Kiner also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- David William Kiner
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David William Kiner: 5,408
- Joe Bosco: 3,987
District 60
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Peggy Sayers Incumbent Sayers first assumed office in 1999.
- Peggy Sayers
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peggy Sayers: 6,198
- Michael Russo: 4,540
District 61
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Elaine O'Brien Incumbent O'Brien first assumed office in 2011.
- Elaine O'Brien
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Elaine O'Brien: 5,754
- Tami Zawistowski: 5,263
District 62
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- William Simanski Incumbent Simanski first assumed office in 2011.
- William Simanski
November 6 General election candidates:
- Evan Socrates Dantos: 4,630
- William Simanski: 7,913
District 63
Note: Incumbent John Rigby (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Doug Bendetto: 303
- Michael J. Renzullo: 405
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael J. Renzullo: 4,042
- Jay M. Case: 5,827
District 64
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Roberta Willis Incumbent Willis first assumed office in 2001.
- Roberta Willis
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roberta Willis: 7,023
- Vivian Rockwell Nasiatka: 4,373
District 65
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Michelle Cook Incumbent Cook first assumed office in 2009.
- Michelle Cook
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michelle Cook: 4,570
- Wendy Traub: 3,081
District 66
- August 14 Democratic primary:
Note: Joseph L. Manes withdrew prior to the primary.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Craig Miner Incumbent Miner first assumed office in 2001.
- Craig Miner
November 6 General election candidates:
- Craig Miner: 8,762
Dennis O'Neil: 159
District 67
Note: Incumbent Clark Chapin (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andrew B. Grossman: 3,325
- Cecilia Buck-Taylor: 5,383
- Nicholas W. Payne: 471
District 68
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Sean Williams Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2003.
- Sean Williams
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sean Williams: 8,974
District 69
- August 14 Democratic primary:
Note: Templeton withdrew from the race in August.[7]
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Arthur O'Neill Incumbent O'Neill first assumed office in 1989.
- Arthur O'Neill
November 6 General election candidates:
- Arthur O'Neill: 9,028
District 70
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Rosa Rebimbas Incumbent Rebimbas first assumed office in 2009.
- Rosa Rebimbas
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rosa Rebimbas: 5,001
District 71
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Anthony D'Amelio Incumbent D'Amelio first assumed office in 1997.
- Anthony D'Amelio
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ernest Brunelli: 3,610
- Anthony D'Amelio: 5,410
District 72
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Larry Butler Incumbent Butler first assumed office in 2007.
- Larry Butler
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry Butler: 4,217
- Mike Stango: 1,176
District 73
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jeffrey Berger Incumbent Berger first assumed office in 2001.
- Jeffrey Berger
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeffrey Berger: 4,540
- Dennis Odle: 2,908
District 74
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Selim Noujaim Incumbent Noujaim first assumed office in 2002.
- Selim Noujaim
November 6 General election candidates:
- Selim Noujaim: 4,235
- Joseph P. Nolan: 983
District 75
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Victor Cuevas: 595
- David Aldarondo: 336 - Incumbent Aldarondo first assumed office in 2005.
- Victor Cuevas: 595
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Victor Cuevas: 3,305
- John F. Alseph Jr.: 819
District 76
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Vacancy in Endorsement[8]
Note: Kathleen K. Zabel ran but did not appear on the final list of candidates.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- John Piscopo Incumbent Piscopo first assumed office in 1989.
- John Piscopo
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Piscopo: 9,024
District 77
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Wright Incumbent Wright first assumed office in 2009.
- Christopher Wright
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christopher Wright: 5,818
- Jill Fitzgerald: 4,144
District 78
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Whit Betts Incumbent Betts first assumed office in 2011.
- Whit Betts
November 6 General election candidates:
- Daniel Santorso: 3,582
- Whit Betts: 5,908
- George Langer: 360
District 79
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Frank Nicastro, Sr. Incumbent Nicastro first assumed office in 2009.
- Frank Nicastro, Sr.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Frank Nicastro, Sr.: 5,268
- Maryl L. Alford: 2,640
District 80
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Robert C. Sampson Incumbent Sampson first assumed office in 2011.
- Robert C. Sampson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chuck Marsella: 4,729
- Robert C. Sampson: 6,226
District 81
Note: Incumbent Bruce Zalaski (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Zoni: 5,448
- Cheryl Lownsburg: 4,718
District 82
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Emil Altobello Incumbent Altobello first assumed office in 1995.
- Emil Altobello
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Vacancy in Endorsement[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Emil Altobello: 6,428
- Arline J. Dunlop: 3,120
District 83
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Catherine Abercrombie Incumbent Abercrombie first assumed office in 2005.
- Catherine Abercrombie
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Catherine Abercrombie: 6,105
- Pablo Soto: 3,449
District 84
Note: Incumbent Christopher Donovan (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Vacancy in Endorsement[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Hilda E. Santiago: 3,952
- David Swedock: 1,279
- Matthew Went: 139
- Damien DeJesus: 85 (We the People Party)
District 85
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mary Mushinsky Incumbent Mushinsky first assumed office in 1981.
- Mary Mushinsky
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary Mushinsky: 6,082
- Gregory N. Bachand: 3,700
District 86
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Vincent Candelora Incumbent Candelora first assumed office in 2007.
- Vincent Candelora
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vincent Candelora: 7,275
District 87
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dave Yaccarino Incumbent Yaccarino first assumed office in 2011.
- Dave Yaccarino
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dave Yaccarino: 9,151
District 88
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- J. Brendan Sharkey Incumbent Sharkey first assumed office in 2001.
- J. Brendan Sharkey
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- J. Brendan Sharkey: 7,163
District 89
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Vickie Orsini Nardello Incumbent Nardello first assumed office in 1995.
- Vickie Orsini Nardello
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vickie Orsini Nardello: 5,996
- Lezlye Zupkus: 6,229
District 90
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mary Fritz Incumbent Fritz first assumed office in 1983.
- Mary Fritz
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary Fritz: 6,672
- Guy Darter: 4,437
District 91
Note: Incumbent Peter Villano (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John P. Flanagan: 519
- Michael C. D'Agostino: 1,556
- August 14 GOP primary:
Note: Joseph C. Bertini, Jr. ran but did not appear on the final list of candidates.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael C. D'Agostino: 8,783
District 92
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Patricia Dillon Incumbent Dillon first assumed office in 1985.
- Patricia Dillon
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Patricia Dillon: 8,254
District 93
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Toni Walker Incumbent Walker first assumed office in 2001.
- Toni Walker
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Toni Walker: 6,547
District 94
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Gary Winfield Incumbent Winfield first assumed office in 2009.
- Gary Winfield
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gary Winfield: 8,301
District 95
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Juan Candelaria Incumbent Candelaria first assumed office in 2003.
- Juan Candelaria
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Juan Candelaria: 5,133
District 96
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Roland J. Lemar Incumbent Lemar first assumed office in 2011.
- Roland J. Lemar
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roland J. Lemar: 6,848
District 97
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Robert Megna Incumbent Megna first assumed office in 2001.
- Robert Megna
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert Megna: 6,215
District 98
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Patricia Widlitz Incumbent Wildlitz first assumed office in 1995.
- Patricia Widlitz
- August 14 GOP primary:
Note: Trotta's name no longer appears on the list of candidates.[6]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Patricia Widlitz: 9,031
District 99
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- James Albis Incumbent Albis first assumed office in 2011.
- James Albis
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- James Albis: 5,904
- Craig Cubellotii: 2,719
District 100
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Matthew Lesser Incumbent Lesser first assumed office in 2009. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Lesser ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- Matthew Lesser
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Matthew Lesser: 6,677
- Deborah Kleckowski: 3,057
District 101
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Noreen Kokoruda Incumbent Kokoruda first assumed office in 2011.
- Noreen Kokoruda
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Dwyer: 4,952
- Noreen Kokoruda: 7,537
District 102
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Lonnie Reed Incumbent Reed first assumed office in 2009.
- Lonnie Reed
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lonnie Reed: 6,001
- Lori Nicholson: 4,352
District 103
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Al Adinolfi Incumbent Adinolfi first assumed office in 2011.
- Al Adinolfi
November 6 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth Linehan: 4,514
- Al Adinolfi: 5,800
District 104
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Linda Gentile Incumbent Gentile first assumed office in 2005.
- Linda Gentile
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Linda Gentile: 5,664
- Mary E. Smith Porter: 1,881
District 105
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Leonard Greene, Jr. Incumbent Greene first assumed office in 2011.
- Leonard Greene, Jr.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Theresa W. Conroy: 5,161
- Leonard Greene, Jr.: 5,083
District 106
Note:' Incumbent Christopher Lyddy (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lisa Romano: 5,712
- Mitch Bolinsky: 5,757
District 107
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Harold A. Shaker: 660
- David Scribner: 1,024 Incumbent Scribner first assumed office in 1999.
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Scribner: 8,653
- David Stevenson: 1,375
District 108
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Richard A. Smith Incumbent Smith first assumed office in 2011.
- Richard A. Smith
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard A. Smith: 7,632
District 109
Note: Incumbent Joseph Taborsak (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Arconti, Jr.: 4,432
- Andrew R. Wetmore: 3,040
District 110
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Bob Godfrey Incumbent Godfrey first assumed office in 1989.
- Bob Godfrey
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bob Godfrey: 3,429
- Scott DeMuth: 1,244
District 111
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- John Frey Incumbent Frey first assumed office in 1999.
- John Frey
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeff Bonistalli: 4,791
- John Frey: 8,142
District 112
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- DebraLee Hovey Incumbent Hovey first assumed office in 2003.
- DebraLee Hovey
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert S. Dumbroski: 3,865
- DebraLee Hovey: 7,434
District 113
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jason Perillo Incumbent Perillo first assumed office in 2009.
- Jason Perillo
November 6 General election candidates:
- Elaine Matto: 2,891
- Jason Perillo: 6,574
District 114
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Themis Klarides Incumbent Klarides first assumed office in 1999.
- Themis Klarides
November 6 General election candidates:
- Aldon Hynes: 4,225
- Themis Klarides: 7,472
District 115
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Stephen Dargan Incumbent Dargan first assumed office in 1991.
- Stephen Dargan
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stephen Dargan: 5,535
- Joseph Palmucci, Sr.: 1,639
District 116
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Louis Esposito: 548 Incumbent Esposito first assumed office in 1993.
- David C. Forsyth: 537
- Louis Esposito: 548
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Louis Esposito: 5,333
District 117
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Paul Davis Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 2005.
- Paul Davis
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Davis: 7,850
District 118
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Kim Rose Incumbent Rose first assumed office in 2011.
- Kim Rose
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kim Rose: 6,072
- Michael S. Casey: 3,503
District 119
Note: Incumbent Richard Roy (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- James Maroney: 5,998
- Pam Staneski: 5,528
District 120
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Laura Hoydick Incumbent Hoydick first assumed office in 2010.
- Laura Hoydick
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terry Masters: 4,229
- Laura Hoydick: 5,858
District 121
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Terry Backer Incumbent Backer first assumed office in 1993.
- Terry Backer
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terry Backer: 5,919
- Joe Crudo: 2,231
District 122
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Lawrence Miller Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 1991.
- Lawrence Miller
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lawrence Miller: 7,767
District 123
Note: Incumbent T.R. Rowe (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Christiano: 5,132
- David Rutigliano: 6,038
- Louis Bevilacqua: 90
District 124
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Charles Clemons Incumbent Clemons first assumed office in 2003.
- Charles Clemons
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles Clemons: 5,417
- Jose L. Quiroga: 442
District 125
Note: Incumbent John Hetherington (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark Robbins: 4,182
- Tom O'Dea: 7,780
- David A. Bedell: 223
District 126
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Charlie Stallworth Incumbent Stallworth first assumed office in 2011.
- Charlie Stallworth
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charlie Stallworth: 6,353
- Anthony Pizighelli: 896
District 127
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John Hennessy Incumbent Hennessy first assumed office in 2005. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Hennessy also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- John Hennessy
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Hennessy: 4,828
- Anthony Minutolo: 1,290
District 128
Note: Incumbent Andres Ayala, Jr. (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Christina M. Ayala: 514
- Angel Reyes: 302
- Christina M. Ayala: 514
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christina M. Ayala: 3,332
- Manuel Bataguas: 393
District 129
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Auden Grogins Incumbent Grogins first assumed office in 2009.
- Auden Grogins
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Auden Grogins: 4,934
- John Slater: 1,000
District 130
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Ezequiel Santiago Incumbent Santiago first assumed office in 2009.
- Ezequiel Santiago
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ezequiel Santiago: 4,098
- John Iannuzzi: 431
District 131
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- David Labriola Incumbent Labriola first assumed office in 2009.
- David Labriola
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Labriola: 8,323
District 132
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Sue Brand: 696
- Kevin Coyner: 302
- Sue Brand: 696
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Brenda L. Kupchick Incumbent Kupchick first assumed office in 2011.
- Brenda L. Kupchick
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sue Brand: 5,593
- Brenda L. Kupchick: 6,708
District 133
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Kim Fawcett Incumbent Fawcett first assumed office in 2007.
- Kim Fawcett
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kim Fawcett: 5,982
- Chris DeSanctis: 3,673
District 134
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tony Hwang Incumbent Hwang first assumed office in 2009.
- Tony Hwang
November 6 General election candidates:
- Heather Dean: 4,016
- Tony Hwang: 7,621
District 135
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- John J. Shaban Incumbent Shaban first assumed office in 2011.
- John J. Shaban
November 6 General election candidates:
- Leon J. Karvelis: 5,661
- John J. Shaban: 6,588
- Gabriel B. Rossi: 326
District 136
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jonathan Steinberg Incumbent Steinberg first assumed office in 2011.
- Jonathan Steinberg
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jonathan Steinberg: 7,398
- Stephen Rubin: 5,740
District 137
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Chris Perone Incumbent Perone first assumed office in 2005.
- Chris Perone
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chris Perone: 5,974
- Joanne R. Romano: 2,918
District 138
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Janice Giegler Incumbent Giegler first assumed office in 2003.
- Janice Giegler
November 6 General election candidates:
- Janice Giegler: 6,753
District 139
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Kevin Ryan Incumbent Ryan first assumed office in 1993.
- Kevin Ryan
- August 14 GOP primary:
Note: Dana McFee ran but withdrew for personal reasons.[9]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin Ryan: 6,057
- Leon Moore: 2,456
District 140
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Bruce Morris Incumbent Morris first assumed office in 2007.
- Bruce Morris
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bruce Morris: 5,327
District 141
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Terrie Wood Incumbent Wood first assumed office in 2009.
- Terrie Wood
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rob Werner: 3,806
- Terrie Wood: 7,992
District 142
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Kate Tepper In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Tepper also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
- Kate Tepper
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Lawrence Cafero Incumbent Cafero first assumed office in 1993.
- Lawrence Cafero
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kate Tepper: 4,977
- Lawrence Cafero: 6,295
District 143
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Gail Lavielle Incumbent Lavielle first assumed office in 2011.
- Gail Lavielle
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ted Hoffstatter: 5,071
- Gail Lavielle: 7,242
District 144
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Michael Molgano Incumbent Molgano first assumed office in 2011.
- Michael Molgano
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael Pollard: 4,676
- Michael Molgano: 5,082
District 145
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Patricia Billie Miller Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 2009.
- Patricia Billie Miller
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Patricia Billie Miller: 4,602
- Francky Trofort: 1,230
District 146
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Gerald Fox III Incumbent Fox first assumed office in 2005.
- Gerald Fox III
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gerald Fox III: 5,058
- Eva A. Maldonado: 2,158
District 147
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- William Tong Incumbent Tong first assumed office in 2009.
- William Tong
- August 14 GOP primary:
Note: Tarzia was replaced on the ballot by Nicola Tarzia, a distant cousin.[10]
November 6 General election candidates:
- William Tong: 6,214
- Nicola Tarzia: 4,708
District 148
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Dan Fox Incumbent Fox first assumed office in 2011.
- Dan Fox
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dan Fox: 4,870
- Phillip Balestriere: 2,027
- Rolf W. Maurer: 109
District 149
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Livvy Floren Incumbent Floren first assumed office in 2001.
- Livvy Floren
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Blankley: 3,991
- Livvy Floren: 7,139
District 150
Note: Incumbent Lile Gibbons (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stephanie R. Paulmeno: 4,067
- Stephen G. Walko: 5,345
District 151
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Fred Camillo Incumbent Camillo first assumed office in 2009.
- Fred Camillo
November 6 General election candidates:
- David A. Rafferty: 3,749
- Fred Camillo: 7,313
See also
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- Connecticut State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2012
- Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
External links
- Connecticut Secretary of State candidate list
- Connecticut Secretary of State - Official Primary Results
- Connecticut Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates (Non Write-In)
- Connecticut Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates (Write-In)
Footnotes
- ↑ Follow the Money, Connecticut
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Connecticut House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ The Hour, "Census 2010: Norwalk grows by 3.2% to 85,603," March 10, 2011
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "Connecticut: State Summary," accessed April 5, 2024
- ↑ The American Redistricting Project, "NAACP v. Merril," accessed April 5, 2024
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Connecticut Secretary of State, "2012 general election candidates," accessed September 9, 2012
- ↑ Facebook, "Vivian Templeton for State Representative," August 31, 2012
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Connecticut Secretary of State, "2012 general election candidate list," accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ The Day, "Leon Moore gets GOP nod for Montville house seat," June 29, 2012
- ↑ Stamford Advocate, "Late entry reshapes race for North Stamford's 147th District," October 13, 2012
