2024 Connecticut House of Representatives election explained

Election Name:2024 Connecticut House of Representatives elections
Country:Connecticut
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2022 Connecticut House of Representatives election
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 Connecticut House of Representatives election
Next Year:2026
Seats For Election:All 151 seats in the Connecticut House of Representatives
Majority Seats:76
Election Date:November 5, 2024
Image1:3x4.svg
Leader1:Matthew Ritter
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Leaders Seat1:1st district
Last Election1:98
Seats1:102
Seat Change1: 4
Leader2:Vincent Candelora
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Leaders Seat2:86th district
Last Election2:53
Seats2:49
Seat Change2: 4
Map Size:350px
Speaker
Before Election:Matthew Ritter
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Matthew Ritter
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 2024 Connecticut House of Representatives election was held on November 5, 2024, alongside the 2024 United States elections.[1] Primary elections took take place on August 14, 2024. Democrats gained a two-thirds majority in the state house, and along with expanding their Senate majority, were able to achieve a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature.[2] This allowed them to override any veto by governor Ned Lamont.[3] [4]

Retirements

Eleven incumbents did not seek re-election.[5]

Democrats

  1. District 11

Jeffrey Currey retired.[6]

  1. District 26

Peter Tercyak retired.[7]

  1. District 36

Christine Palm retired.[8]

  1. District 42

Keith Denning retired.[9]

  1. District 58

Tom Arnone retired.[10]

  1. District 91

Michael D'Agostino retired.[11]

  1. District 94

Robyn Porter retired.[12]

Republicans

  1. District 51

Rick Hayes retired.[13]

  1. District 69

Cindy Harrison retired.[14]

  1. District 117

Charles Ferraro retired.[15]

  1. District 131

David Labriola retired.[16]

Incumbents defeated

Two incumbents, both Stamford Democrats, were defeated in the August 14th primary election.

In primary election

Democrats

  1. District 146

David Michel lost re-nomination to Eilish Collins Main.[17]

  1. District 148

Anabel Figueroa lost re-nomination to Jonathan Jacobson.[18]

In general election

Republicans

  1. District 22

Francis Cooley lost re-election to Rebecca Martinez.[19]

  1. District 37

Holly Cheeseman lost re-election to Nick Menapace.[20]

  1. District 38

Kathleen McCarty lost re-election to Nick Gauthier.[21]

  1. District 120

Laura Dancho lost re-election to Kaitlyn Shake.[22]

  1. District 138

Rachel Chaleski lost re-election to Ken Gucker.[23]

Democrats

  1. District 65

Michelle Cook lost re-election to Joe Canino.[24]

  1. District 149

Rachel Khanna lost re-election to Tina Courpas.[25]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis[26] June 11, 2024
Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] June 18, 2024

Election results

[28]

District 2

Incumbent Democrat Raghib Allie-Brennan is currently running for re-election against Bradley Koltz, the independent Gop-endorsed former Bethel Chamber president.[29]

District 26

David DeFronzo, the son of former state Senator Donald DeFronzo, is currently running against Barbara Marino.

District 81

Incumbent Democrat representative Chris Poulos, who won by only one vote in 2022, is running for re-election.

District 148

Incumbent one-term Democratic state representative Anabel Figueroa ran for re-election against Jonathan Jacobson, a member of the Stamford Board of Representatives.

Figueroa faced criticism for some of her socially conservative stances, including her opposition to abortion.[30] [31] She later gained controversy for anti-semetic remarks she made about her opponent, stating "The Hispanic vote is going to determine on August 13th who will win to represent or who will continue to represent you. We cannot permit a person who is of of Jewish origin to represent our community.", in reference to Jacobson, who is Jewish.[32] Jacobson went on to easily beat Figueroa.

District 151

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024. February 21, 2024. Ballotpedia. en.
  2. Web site: Mark Pazniokas . November 7, 2024 . GOP challenges one CT Senate result, but Dems keep majorities . The Connecticut Mirror.
  3. Web site: Keith M. Phaneuf . November 10, 2020 . Democrats have the numbers, but Lamont has the edge in next CT budget debate . The Connecticut Mirror.
  4. Web site: Mike Savino . November 7, 2024 . Democrats gain seats in legislature, securing veto-proof majority . NBC Connecticut.
  5. News: Ragland. Jamil. House Celebrates Retiring Members; Moore Leaving Senate. May 8, 2024. CT News Junkie. June 18, 2024.
  6. News: Mark Pazionkas . Rep. Jeff Currey relinquishes nomination and will not run this fall . July 25, 2024. CT Mirror.
  7. News: State Representative Tercyak Announces Retirement . March 21, 2024. New Britain Progressive.
  8. News: State Rep. Palm Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2024 . January 22, 2024. Connecticut House Democrats.
  9. News: Wilton Democrat Keith Denning won't seek reelection to CT's 42nd House District . January 20, 2024. The Wilton Bulletin.
  10. News: Jensen. Tim. Quartet Of Candidates Emerges For Enfield State Representative Seat . March 13, 2024. Patch.
  11. News: Rennie. Kevin. Representative D’Agostino will not seek 7th term. . March 26, 2024 . Daily Ructions.
  12. News: Pazniokas. Mark. With no notice, Rep. Robyn Porter fails to show up at nominating convention . May 15, 2024. The Connecticut Mirror.
  13. News: Ragland. Jamil. House Celebrates Retiring Members; Moore Leaving Senate. May 8, 2024. CT News Junkie. June 18, 2024.
  14. News: Rep. Harrison Congratulates Candidates, Announces Retirement When Term Expires in January 2025 . November 9, 2023. Connecticut House Republicans.
  15. News: West Haven Rep. Charlie Ferraro won't seek re-election . February 8, 2024. New Haven Register.
  16. News: Ragland. Jamil. House Celebrates Retiring Members; Moore Leaving Senate. May 8, 2024. CT News Junkie. June 18, 2024.
  17. News: Gurciullo . Brianna . Stamford's Collins Main beats Michel in 146th House District Democratic primary . August 13, 2024. Greenwich Time.
  18. News: Mark Pazniokas . Anabel Figueroa loses Stamford primary after antisemitism incident . August 13, 2024. The Connecticut Mirror.
  19. News: Brian M. Johnson . November 7, 2024 . Martinez unseats Cooley for State Rep with support from Plainville voters . New Britain Herald.
  20. News: Sam Smink . November 6, 2024 . State Democrats make gains in the House; several Senate races too close to call . WFSB.
  21. News: November 6, 2024 . Democrats gain multiple seats in CT House, preserve majority in CT Senate . The Connecticut Mirror.
  22. News: Richard Chumney . Shake unseats Dancho, Gresko rolls in Stratford House races . November 6, 2024 . The Middletown Press.
  23. News: Michael Gagne . Danbury Democrat Ken Gucker reclaims 138th House seat after narrow defeat of Rachel Chaleski . November 7, 2024 . The News-Times.
  24. News: Republican Joe Canino wins recount against incumbent Democrat in 65th house district . November 13, 2024 . WFSB.
  25. News: Republican Tina Courpas beats Democratic Rep. Rachel Khanna for 149th District . November 6, 2024 . Greenwich Time.
  26. Web site: 24 CT Forecast . 2024-08-11 . projects.cnalysis.com.
  27. Web site: Jacobson . Louis . 2024-06-18 . 2024’s Battleground State Legislative Chambers . 2024-08-11 . Sabato's Crystal Ball . en-US.
  28. News: Candidate and Exploratory Committee Lists . Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission.
  29. Web site: Ex-Bethel Chamber president challenges incumbent Allie-Brennan for 2nd House District seat . July 1, 2024 . Baker, Kendra . News-Times.
  30. Web site: LeMaster . Ally . 2024-03-20 . Anti-abortion advocates oppose CT constitutional amendment . 2024-08-12 . . en-US.
  31. Web site: Vote for HB-6820 Roll Call Number 151 . 2024-08-12 . Connecticut General Assembly.
  32. Web site: DCC Executive Board Calls on Anabel Figueroa to Resign After Antisemitic Comments . Stamford Democratic City Committee.

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