A special election in the U.S. state of Connecticut was held on April 22, 2025, to elect a new member to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 113. The special election was called after the resignation of longtime Republican incumbent Jason Perillo following his election to the Connecticut Senate. District 113 contains part of the town of Shelton, located within the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
Background and procedure On February 28, 2025, Republican representative Jason Perillo resigned soon after winning a special election to the Connecticut Senate. He had held the seat since 2007. Under state law, the Governor of Connecticut is required to call a special election within 10 days of a state legislative seat becoming vacant, and the election must be held within 46 days of the call. Governor Ned Lamont called the election on March 7 and scheduled the election for April 22. This special election will not affect the balance of power in the state house, as Democrats held a 102–49 supermajority in the chamber prior to the vacancy.
Previous results (2007–present) Year Republicans Democrats 2024 Jason Perillo (i) 9,346 100.00% 2022 Jason Perillo (i) 7,089 100.00% 2020 Jason Perillo (i) 8,010 64.12% Elaine Matto 4,483 35.88% 2018 Jason Perillo (i) 6,233 65.06% Elaine Matto 3,347 34.94% 2016 Jason Perillo (i) 8,090 72.84% Adam Heller 3,017 27.16% 2014 Jason Perillo (i) 5,695 100.00% 2012 Jason Perillo (i) 6,574 69.46% Elaine Matto 2,891 30.54% 2010 Jason Perillo (i) 5,130 67.47% Elaine Matto 2,473 32.53% 2008 Jason Perillo (i) 7,847 100.00% 2007 sp Jason Perillo 2,107 64.59% James Orazietti 1,155 35.41%
Candidates Political parties had until March 17 to nominate candidates for the office, as there are no primaries for special elections. Write-in candidates had until April 2 to register. Amy Romano, member of the Shelton Board of Education (Republican) Michael Duncan, member of the Shelton Water Pollution Control Authority (Democratic)
Results
See also 2025 United States state legislative elections
References
External links Elections and Voter Information (Connecticut Secretary of State) Sample Ballot (Connecticut Secretary of State) Connecticut's 113th House of Representatives district (Ballotpedia)
Official campaign websites Michael Duncan (D)