The 2010 Connecticut State Treasurer election took place on November 2, 2010, to elect the Connecticut State Treasurer. Incumbent Democratic State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier won re-election to a fourth term, defeating Republican mayor of Newington Jeff Wright.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Denise L. Nappier, incumbent state treasurer (1999–2019)
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Wright, mayor of Newington and financial planner
Eliminated at convention Andrew Grant White, hedge fund portfolio manager from Ridgefield
Endorsements
Convention The Republican statewide nominating convention was held on May 22, 2010.
Newington Mayor Jeff Wright won the party's endorsement overwhelmingly with 91% over hedge fund portfolio manager Andrew White of Ridgefield. Wright initially ran for governor but withdrew from the race to run for state treasurer in late March. The two candidates' similar last names confused some delegates at the convention.
White did not receive enough votes to qualify for a primary but went on to win the nomination of the Independent Party, making it onto the general election ballot.
Third-party candidates and independent candidates
Working Families Party The Working Families Party endorsed Nappier, giving her access to an additional ballot line. Nominee Denise L. Nappier, incumbent state treasurer (1999–2019)
Independent Party The Independent Party nominated Andrew Grant White, who lost the Republican nomination to Newington Mayor Jeff Wright. Nominee Andrew Grant White, hedge fund portfolio manager from Ridgefield
Green Party Nominee S. David Bue, nominee for state treasurer in 2006 and fiduciary investment advisor from Westport
General election Results
By congressional district Nappier won four of five congressional districts, with Wright winning the remaining one, which elected a Democrat.
District Nappier Wright Representative 60% 38%John B. Larson 55% 44%Joe Courtney 58% 39%Rosa DeLauro 48% 50%Jim Himes 50% 47%Chris Murphy
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