Connecticut Democrats surge to worst GOP show since 1974
Statewide voting data shows a sharp shift in General Assembly races, with Republicans retaining control of only three Senate seats.
By James Mitchell ·
Connecticut Republicans suffered their worst performance in the state House since 1974 and their worst result ever in the state Senate in Tuesday's elections. The outcome reflects a broader national trend where voters favored Democratic candidates across the ballot.
Democrats gained 11 percentage points in state Senate races compared to 2024. This shift left the Republican Party with only three state senators, all located in west-central Connecticut. In the state House, Democratic support increased by 10 percentage points overall.
Gov. Ned Lamont expanded his margin over Republicans by approximately 5 percentage points. He received about 60% of the total vote, a gain from the 2022 election cycle.
The largest local shifts occurred in Fairfield County. Rob Blanchard increased the Democratic share of the vote in his town by 35 percentage points. This result flipped Tony Hwang's former district from red to blue.
Eastern Connecticut also saw strong Democratic gains. The margins in Woodstock, Newtown, New Hartford, Groton, and Easton all rose by more than 25 percentage points since 2024. In the state House, Stonington swung by 30 points to flip the 43rd district. North Stonington and Coventry also increased their margins by 25 percentage points.
