The 1992 United States Senate election in Connecticut took place on November 3, 1992, alongside other elections to the United States Senate in 34 other states, as well as with a presidential election and elections to the United States House of Representatives in all 50 states. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd won re-election for a third term.
Major candidates Democratic Christopher Dodd, incumbent U.S. Senator
Republican Brook Johnson, businessman Christopher Burnham, state representative
Campaign Johnson, a millionaire businessman who had never run for public office before, spent about $900,000 during the primary campaign. His television and radio commercials said that he would bring "a dose of success Washington needs." Dodd had $2 million cash on hand following the primaries.
Results
By congressional district Dodd won all six congressional districts, including three that elected Republicans. District Dodd Johnson Representative 64% 33%Barbara Kennelly 60% 37%Sam Gejdenson 62% 35%Rosa DeLauro 55% 42%Chris Shays 55% 42%Gary Franks 57% 39%Nancy Johnson
See also 1992 United States Senate elections
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