The 2014 Connecticut House of Representatives election was held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect members to the Connecticut House of Representatives, one from each of the state's 151 General Assembly districts. The date of this the election corresponded with other elections in the state, including races for governor, U.S. House, and the State Senate.
Democrats retained their control of the House of Representatives, but lost 10 seats, lowering their total seat count to 87. Republicans picked up 10 seats, expanding their seat total to 64.
Retirements 18 incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014.
Democrats District 11: Tim Larson retired to run for State Senate. District 12: Geoff Luxenberg retired. District 27: Sandy Nafis retired. District 38: Elizabeth Ritter retired to run for State Senate. District 44: Mae Flexer retired to run for State Senate. District 45: Steve Mikutel retired. District 98: Patricia Widlitz retired to run for State Senate. District 124: Charles Clemons Sr. retired. District 133: Kim Fawcett retired to run for State Senate. District 146: Gerald Fox III retired to run for Stamford probate judge.
Republicans District 23: Marilyn Giuliano retired. District 52: Penny Bacchiochi retired to run for lieutenant governor. District 55: Pamela Sawyer retired. District 68: Sean Williams retired. District 112: DebraLee Hovey retired. District 134: Tony Hwang retired to run for State Senate. District 142: Lawrence F. Cafero retired. District 150: Stephen Walko retired.
Incumbents defeated One incumbent, a Democrat, was defeated in the August 12th primary election, while nine incumbents, eight Democrats and one Republican, were defeated in November. In primary election
Democrats District 39: Christina Ayala lost re-nomination to Christopher Rosario, following a voter fraud investigation.
In general election
Democrats District 13: Joe Diminico lost re-election to Mark Tweedie. District 35: Tom Vicino lost re-election to Jesse MacLachlan. District 40: Edward Moukawsher lost re-election to John F. Scott. District 41: Elissa Wright lost re-election to Aundre Bumgardner. District 42: Timothy Russell Bowles lost re-election to Mike France. District 47: Brian Sear lost re-election to Doug Dubitsky. District 77: Christopher Wright lost re-election to Cara Christine Pavalock. District 117: Paul Davis lost re-election to Charles Ferraro. District 119: James Maroney lost re-election to Pam Staneski. Republicans District 144: Michael Molgano lost re-election to Caroline Simmons.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Governing | October 30, 2014
Special elections District 53 (Special) Representative Bryan Hurlburt resigned from office to take an appointment to the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency by President Barack Obama.
District 61 (Special) Representative Elaine O'Brien died from glioblastoma while in office.
District 94 (Special) Representative Gary Holder-Winfield resigned from office following his election to the Connecticut State Senate through a February 25, 2014, special election.
District 122 (Special) Representative Lawrence G. Miller died from brain cancer while in office.
Results + ↓ 87 64 Democratic Republican + Parties Candidates Seats Popular vote 2012 2014 +/- Strength Vote % Change Democratic13399871257.62%479,99647.83%6.65% Republican12552641242.38%475,97647.43%5.01% Independent Party65000.00%21,8822.18% 1.01% Working Families57000.00%17,8201.78% 0.01% Green9000.00%3,9160.39% 0.29% Unaffiliated/Write-ins12000.00%1,6350.16% 0.11% Bottom Line Party1000.00%1,2260.12% % Libertarian1000.00%8300.08%New Peace and Progress Party2000.00%2690.03%NewTotal288151151100.00%1,003,520100.00%100.00%
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