Connecticut House District 61 Election Results
Connecticut House District 61 was held by Republican after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 20.9 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1972 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Republican | 4,210 | 6,654 | 38.8% | 22.5 pts |
| 1974 | Republican | 4,343 | 4,882 | 47.1% | 5.8 pts |
| 1976 | Republican | 4,339 | 7,276 | 37.4% | 25.3 pts |
| 1978 | Republican | 3,469 | 5,793 | 37.5% | 25.1 pts |
| 1980 | Republican | 5,545 | 6,520 | 46.0% | 8.1 pts |
| 1982 | Republican | 3,435 | 4,757 | 41.9% | 16.1 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 0 | 7,498 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1986 | Republican | 0 | 4,467 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1988 | Republican | 3,972 | 6,898 | 36.5% | 26.9 pts |
| 1990 | Republican | 0 | 6,354 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1992 | Republican | 0 | 6,803 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1994 | Republican | 1,971 | 5,575 | 26.1% | 47.8 pts |
| 1996 | Republican | 0 | 6,591 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1998 | Republican | 3,129 | 4,515 | 40.9% | 18.1 pts |
| 2000 | Republican | 0 | 7,064 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2002 | Republican | 0 | 4,853 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2004 | Republican | 0 | 6,660 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2006 | Republican | 3,872 | 4,273 | 47.5% | 4.9 pts |
| 2008 | Democratic | 5,556 | 5,629 | 49.7% | 0.7 pts |
| 2010 | Democratic | 4,993 | 3,745 | 57.1% | 14.3 pts |
| 2012 | Democratic | 5,754 | 5,263 | 52.2% | 4.5 pts |
| 2014 | Republican | 3,197 | 5,170 | 38.2% | 23.6 pts |
| 2016 | Republican | 4,136 | 7,547 | 35.4% | 29.2 pts |
| 2018 | Republican | 4,040 | 6,174 | 39.5% | 20.9 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Connecticut House District 61 at the 2018 election?
Republican held Connecticut House District 61 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 20.9 points.
Which parties have held Connecticut House District 61 since 1972?
Since 1972, Connecticut House District 61 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Connecticut House District 61?
The closest two-party margin on record for Connecticut House District 61 was 2008, at just 0.7 percentage points.