The 1994 Connecticut State Treasurer election took place on November 8, 1994, to elect the Connecticut State Treasurer. Incumbent Democratic State Treasurer Joseph M. Suggs Jr. was appointed to the office by the Connecticut General Assembly to complete the term of Francisco L. Borges, who resigned to become an executive at the New York-based Financial Guaranty Insurance Company.
Suggs lost election to a full term to Republican nominee Chris Burnham. As of , this was the last time a Republican was elected Connecticut State Treasurer.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joseph M. Suggs Jr., incumbent state treasurer (1993–1995)
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Chris Burnham, former state representative from the 147th district (1987–1993)
Third-party candidates and independent candidates A Connecticut Party A Connecticut Party endorsed Suggs, giving him access to an additional ballot line. Suggs received nearly a quarter of his total vote share under A Connecticut Party. Official designee Joseph M. Suggs Jr., incumbent state treasurer (1993–1995)
Concerned Citizens Party Nominee Christopher C. Hebert
General election Results
By congressional district Burnham won four of six congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat. District Suggs Jr. Burnham Representative 51% 47%Barbara Kennelly 47% 50%Sam Gejdenson 50% 48%Rosa DeLauro 39% 60%Chris Shays 38% 60%Gary Franks 42% 55%Nancy Johnson
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