2022 Connecticut State Senate election
November 8, 2022
All 36 seats in the Connecticut Senate
19 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Bob Duff Kevin C. Kelly
Party Democratic Republican
Leader since January 7, 2015 January 6, 2021
Leader's seat District 11 District 21
Last election 24 12
Seats before 23 13
Seats won 24 12
Seat change Increase 1 Decrease 1
Popular vote 643,543 535,500
Percentage 52.96% 44.07%
Swing Decrease 1.86% Increase 0.37%
Results:
     Democratic gain
     Democratic hold      Republican hold
President before election

Susan Bysiewicz
Democratic

 Elected President

Susan Bysiewicz
Democratic

The 2022 Connecticut State Senate election were held on November 8, 2022, as part of the biennial 2022 United States elections. Connecticut voters elected senators in all of the 36 State Senate districts. State senators serve two-year terms in the Connecticut State Senate, with all 36 of the seats up for election each cycle. Primary Elections were held in August 2022.

Democrats gained 1 seat, increasing their majority to 24 out of 36 seats, and winning back the supermajority they had lost in a resignation and special election in 2021.[1]

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball[2] Likely D May 19, 2022

Results

↓
24 12
Democratic Republican
Parties Candidates Seats Popular Vote
2020 2022 +/- Strength Vote  % Change
Democratic 35 24 24 Steady 66.66% 643,543 52.96% Decrease 1.86%
Republican 32 12 12 Steady 33.33% 535,500 44.07% Increase 0.37%
Independent Party 1[lower-alpha 1] 0 0 Steady
 0.00% 16,058 1.32% Decrease 0.28%
Working Families 0[lower-alpha 2] 0 0 Steady
 0.00% 11,241 0.92% Decrease 0.07%
Green 3 0 0 Steady
 0.00% 4,770 0.39% Increase 0.33%
Libertarian 1 0 0 Steady
 0.00% 3,880 0.32% Increase 0.17%
Other parties and Write-ins 1 0 0 Steady
 0.00% 191 0.02% Decrease 0.15%
Total 73 36 36 0 100.00% 1,215,183 100.00% -

One seat flipped from Republican to Democratic, resulting in a Democratic majority of 24–12 in the Senate chamber. This made up for the Democratic loss in the 2021 special election in District 36, resulting in the same senate composition following the 2020 senate election.

A special election in District 36 was held on August 17, 2021, to fill the vacancy left by Democrat Alex Kasser, who resigned effective June 22, 2021. Kasser cited her ongoing divorce proceedings as the reason for her resignation.[3] Republican candidate Ryan Fazio was elected after defeating Democratic candidate Alexis Gevanter and Independent candidate John Blankley, flipping the seat from Democratic to Republican, resulting in a Democratic majority of 23-13 prior to the 2022 senate election.

7 incumbent senators, Steve Cassano (D-4th), Kevin Witkos (R-8th), Mary Daugherty Abrams (D-13th), Paul Formica (R-20th), Will Haskell (D-26th), Craig Miner (R-30th), Dan Champagne (R-35th), did not attempt to run for reelection. 1 incumbent, Dennis Bradley (D-23rd), was defeated in the primaries.[4]

Composition

Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total
Democratic Republican Vacant
Before Election 23 13 36 0
After Election 24 12 36 0
Change Increase 1 Decrease 1 Steady

Detailed results

District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 • District 9 • District 10 • District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 • District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 24 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 28 • District 29 • District 30 • District 31 • District 32 • District 33 • District 34 • District 35 • District 36

District 1

Democratic incumbent John Fonfara was reelected to a 14th term after defeating Republican candidate Alexander Colaiacovo, Green Party candidate Oladotum Michael Oretade, and petitioning candidate Alyssa Peterson. Fonfara has represented the 1st District since 1997.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 1[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Fonfara (incumbent) 11,579 68.19%
Republican Alexander Colaiacovo 4,893 28.81%
Green Oladotum Michael Oretade 318 1.87%
Petitioning Alyssa Peterson 191 1.12%
Total votes 16,981 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 2

Democratic incumbent Douglas McCrory was reelected to a fourth term after running unopposed. McCrory has represented the 2nd District since 2017.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 2[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Douglas McCrory (incumbent) 21,101 100.00%
Total votes 21,101 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 3

Democratic incumbent Saud Anwar was reelected to a third term after defeating Republican candidate Matt Harper. Anwar was also nominated by the Working Families Party. He has represented the 3rd District since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 3[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Saud Anwar (incumbent) 18,399 59.05%
Republican Matt Harper 12,189 39.12%
Working Families Saud Anwar (incumbent) 569 1.83%
Total votes 16,981 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 4

Democratic candidate MD Rahman was elected after defeating Republican candidate Jacqueline Crespan. Rahman was also nominated by the Working Families Party. This seat was previously held by Democrat Steve Cassano since 2011.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 4[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic MD Rahman 22,804 58.16%
Republican Jacqueline Crespan 15,565 39.70%
Working Families MD Rahman 838 2.14%
Total votes 39,207 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 5

Democratic incumbent Derek Slap was reelected to a third term after running unopposed. Slap has represented the 5th District since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 5[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Derek Slap (incumbent) 30,947 100.00%
Total votes 30,947 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 6

Democratic incumbent Rick Lopes was reelected to a second term after defeating Republican candidate Tremell Collins. Lopes was also nominated by the Working Families Party. Lopes has represented the 6th District since 2021.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 6[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Rick Lopes (incumbent) 13,174 53.91%
Republican Tremell J. Collins 10,666 43.65%
Working Families Rick Lopes (incumbent) 597 2.44%
Total votes 24,437 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 7

Republican incumbent John Kissel was reelected to a 16th term after defeating Democratic candidate Cynthia Mangini. Kissel was also nominated by the Independent Party, while Mangini was also nominated by the Working Families Party. Kissel has represented the 7th District since 1993.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 7[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Kissel (incumbent) 21,751 55.80%
Democratic Cynthia Mangini 16,253 41.70%
Working Families Cynthia Mangini 504 1.29%
Independent Party John Kissel (incumbent) 472 1.21%
Total votes 38,980 100.00%
Republican hold

District 8

Republican candidate Lisa Seminara was elected after defeating Democratic candidate Paul Honig. Seminara was also nominated by the Independent Party. This seat was previously held by Republican Kevin Witkos since 2009.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 8[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul Honig 22,830 49.86%
Republican Lisa Seminara 22,317 48.74%
Independent Party Lisa Seminara 637 1.39%
Total votes 45,784 100.00%
Republican hold

District 9

Democratic incumbent Matt Lesser was reelected to a third term after defeating Republican candidate Lisa Marotta. Lesser was nominated by both the Working Families Party and the Independent Party. He has represented the 9th District since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 9[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Matt Lesser (incumbent) 19,593 52.94%
Republican Lisa J. Marotta 16,440 44.42%
Working Families Matt Lesser (incumbent) 632 1.71%
Independent Party Matt Lesser (incumbent) 346 0.93%
Total votes 37,011 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 10

Democratic incumbent Gary Winfield was reelected to a fourth term after defeating Republican candidate John Carlson. Winfield was also nominated by the Working Families Party, while Carlson was nominated by the Independent Party. Winfield has represented the 10th District since 2017.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 10[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gary Winfield (incumbent) 12,864 79.26%
Republican John Carlson 2,528 15.58%
Working Families Gary Winfield (incumbent) 645 3.97%
Independent Party John Carlson 193 1.19%
Total votes 16,230 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 11

Democratic incumbent and Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney was reelected to a 16th term after defeating Republican candidate Steve Orosco. Looney has represented the 11th District since 1993.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 11[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Martin Looney (incumbent) 17,173 77.72%
Republican Steve Orosco 4,923 22.28%
Total votes 22,906 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 12

Democratic incumbent Christine Cohen was reelected to a third term after defeating Republican candidate Paul Crisci. Cohen was also nominated by both the Independent Party and the Working Families Party. She has represented the 12th District since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 12[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christine Cohen (incumbent) 26,179 53.56%
Republican Paul Crisci 21,562 44.11%
Independent Party Christine Cohen (incumbent) 573 1.17%
Working Families Christine Cohen (incumbent) 567 1.16%
Total votes 48,881 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 13

Democratic candidate Jan Hochadel was elected after defeating Republican candidate Joseph Vollano. Hochadel was also nominated by the Working Families Party, while Vollano was nominated by the Independent Party. This seat was previous held by Democrat Mary Abrams since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 13[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jan Hochadel 17,172 52.33%
Republican Joseph Vollano 14,491 44.16%
Working Families Jan Hochadel 699 2.13%
Independent Party Joseph Vollano 453 1.38%
Total votes 32,815 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 14

Democratic incumbent James Maroney was reelected to a third term after defeating Republican candidate Kim-Marie Mullin. Maroney was also nominated by the Independent Party. Maroney has represented the 14th District since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 14[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Maroney (incumbent) 20,863 53.00%
Republican Kim-Marie Mullin 17,721 45.02%
Independent Party James Maroney (incumbent) 777 1.97%
Total votes 39,361 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 15

Democratic incumbent Joan Hartley was reelected to a 12th term after running unopposed. Hartley was also nominated by the Independent Party. She has represented the 15th District since 2001.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 15[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joan Hartley (incumbent) 12,260 88.04%
Independent Party Joan Hartley (incumbent) 1,665 11.96%
Total votes 13,925 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 16

Republican incumbent Rob Sampson was reelected to a third term after defeating Democratic candidate Christopher Robertson. Sampson was also nominated by the Independent Party. Sampson has represented the 16th District since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 16[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rob Sampson (incumbent) 23,853 57.35%
Democratic Christopher R. Robertson 17,223 41.41%
Independent Party Rob Sampson (incumbent) 516 1.24%
Total votes 41,592 100.00%
Republican hold

District 17

Democratic incumbent Jorge Cabrera was reelected to a second term after defeating Republican candidate Kathy Hoyt. Cabrera was also nominated by both the Independent Party and the Working Families Party. He has represented the 17th District since 2021.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 17[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jorge Cabrera (incumbent) 16,726 51.81%
Republican Kathy Hoyt 14,615 45.27%
Independent Party Jorge Cabrera (incumbent) 480 1.49%
Working Families Jorge Cabrera (incumbent) 462 1.43%
Total votes 32,283 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 18

Republican incumbent Heather Somers was reelected to a fourth term after defeating Democratic candidate Farouk Rajab. Somers was also nominated by the Independent Party, while Rajab was nominated by the Working Families Party. Somers has represented the 18th District since 2017.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 18[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Heather Somers (incumbent) 20,152 54.22%
Democratic Farouk Rajab 15,617 42.02%
Independent Party Heather Somers (incumbent) 763 2.05%
Working Families Farouk Rajab 632 1.70%
Total votes 37,164 100.00%
Republican hold

District 19

Democratic incumbent Cathy Osten was reelected to a sixth term after defeating Republican candidate Pietro Camardello. Osten was also nominated by both the Independent Party and the Working Families Party. She has represented the 19th District since 2013.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 19[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cathy Osten (incumbent) 18,447 52.51%
Republican Pietro Camardella 15,458 44.00%
Independent Party Cathy Osten (incumbent) 627 1.78%
Working Families Cathy Osten (incumbent) 596 1.70%
Total votes 35,128 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 20

Democratic candidate Martha Marx was elected after defeating Republican candidate Jerry Labriola Jr. Marx was also nominated by the Working Families Party, while Labriola was nominated by the Independent Party. This seat was previously held by Republican Paul Formica since 2015.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 20[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Martha Marx 19,103 50.65%
Republican Jerry Labriola Jr. 17,496 46.39%
Working Families Martha Marx 609 1.61%
Independent Party Jerry Labriola Jr. 505 1.34%
Total votes 37,713 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican

District 21

Republican incumbent and Senate Minority Leader Kevin C. Kelly was reelected to a seventh term after defeating Democratic candidate Christopher Green. Kelly has represented the 21st District since 2011.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 21[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin C. Kelly (incumbent) 23,255 57.28%
Democratic Christopher Green 16,804 41.39%
Working Families Christopher Green 541 1.33%
Total votes 40,600 100.00%
Republican hold

District 22

Democratic incumbent Marilyn Moore was reelected to a fifth term after defeating Libertarian candidate Wilfredo Martinez. Moore has represented the 22nd District since 2015.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 22[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marilyn Moore (incumbent) 16,535 80.99%
Libertarian Wilfredo Martinez 3,880 19.01%
Total votes 20,415 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 23

Democratic candidate Herron Gaston was elected after defeating Republican candidate Michael Garrett and Working Families Party candidate Juliemar Ortiz. This seat was previously held by Democrat Dennis Bradley since 2019. He faced felony charges for alleged campaign finance violations committed during his first run in 2018, and was defeated in the primary.[6][7]

Democratic Primary Election

Democratic primary[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Herron Gaston 1,775 52.2%
Democratic Dennis Bradley (incumbent) 1,628 47.8%
Total votes 3,403 100.0%

General election

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 23[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Herron Gaston 8,194 76.22%
Republican Michael Garrett 1,883 17.52%
Working Families Juliemar Ortiz 673 6.26%
Total votes 10,750 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 24

Democratic incumbent Julie Kushner was reelected to a third term after defeating Republican candidate Michelle Coelho. Kushner was also nominated by the Working Families Party, while Michelle Coelho was nominated by the Independent Party. Kushner has represented the 24th District since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 24[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Julie Kushner (incumbent) 14,654 50.83%
Republican Michelle Coelho 13,329 46.23%
Working Families Julie Kushner (incumbent) 462 1.60%
Independent Party Michelle Coelho 387 1.34%
Total votes 28,832 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 25

Democratic incumbent and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff was reelected to a tenth term after defeating Republican candidate Daniel Miressi and Independent candidate Lisa Brinton. Duff was also nominated by the Working Families Party. He has represented the 25th District since 2005.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 25[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bob Duff (incumbent) 18,936 58.82%
Republican Daniel Miressi 11,101 34.48%
Independent Party Lisa Brinton 1,604 4.98%
Working Families Bob Duff (incumbent) 554 1.72%
Total votes 32,195 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 26

Democratic candidate Ceci Maher was elected after defeating Republican candidate Toni Boucher. Boucher was also nominated by the Independent Party. This seat was previous represented by Democrat Will Haskell since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 26[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ceci Maher 25,582 56.87%
Republican Toni Boucher 18,645 41.45%
Independent Party Toni Boucher 756 1.68%
Total votes 44,983 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 27

Democratic incumbent Patricia Billie Miller was reelected to a second term after defeating Republican candidate Michael Battinelli. Miller has represented the 27th District since 2021.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 27[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Patricia Billie Miller (incumbent) 15,629 61.62%
Republican Michael Battinelli 9,733 38.38%
Total votes 25,362 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 28

Republican incumbent Tony Hwang was reelected to a fifth term after defeating Democratic candidate Timothy Gavin. Gavin was also nominated by the Independent Party. Hwang has represented the 28th District since 2015.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 28[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tony Hwang (incumbent) 23,349 50.69%
Democratic Timothy Gavin 22,133 48.05%
Independent Party Timothy Gavin 580 1.26%
Total votes 46,062 100.00%
Republican hold

District 29

Democratic incumbent Mae Flexer was reelected for a fifth term after defeating Republican candidate Susanne Witkowski and Green Party candidate Jean de Smet. Flexer was also nominated by both the Working Families Party and the Independent Party. She has represented the 29th district since 2015.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 29[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mae Flexer (incumbent) 14,036 47.65%
Republican Susanne Witkowski 13,927 47.28%
Green Jean M. de Smet 634 2.15%
Working Families Mae Flexer (incumbent) 516 1.71%
Independent Party Mae Flexer (incumbent) 341 1.16%
Total votes 29,454 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 30

Republican candidate Stephen Harding was elected after defeating Democratic candidate Eva Bermudez Zimmerman. Zimmerman was also nominated by both the Working Families Party and the Independent Party. This seat was previously held by Republican Craig Miner since 2015.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 30[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Stephen Harding 24,404 53.81%
Democratic Eva Bermudez Zimmerman 19,878 43.83%
Working Families Eva Bermudez Zimmerman 610 1.35%
Independent Party Eva Bermudez Zimmerman 457 1.01%
Total votes 45,349 100.00%
Republican hold

District 31

Republican incumbent Henri Martin was reelected to a fifth term after defeating Democratic candidate Greg Hahn. Martin was also nominated by the Independent Party. He has represented the 31st District since 2015.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 31[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Henri Martin (incumbent) 21,479 58.93%
Democratic Greg Hahn 14,399 39.50%
Independent Party Henri Martin (incumbent) 571 1.57%
Total votes 36,449 100.00%
Republican hold

District 32

Republican incumbent Eric Berthel was reelected to a fourth term after defeating Democratic candidate Jeff Desmarais. Berthel has represented the 32nd District since 2017.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 32[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Eric Berthel (incumbent) 28,432 58.95%
Democratic Jeff Desmarais 19,799 41.05%
Total votes 48,231 100.00%
Republican hold

District 33

Democrat incumbent Norm Needleman was reelected to a third term after defeating Republican candidate Brandon Goff. Needleman was also nominated by the Independent Party. He has represented the 33rd District since 2019.

2022 Connecticut's 33rd State Senate district election
Precinct results
Needleman      50-60%      60-70%
Goff      50-60%
2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 33[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Norman Needleman (incumbent) 25,898 52.82%
Republican Brandon Goff 22,212 45.30%
Independent Party Norman Needleman (incumbent) 918 1.87%
Total votes 49,028 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 34

Republican incumbent Paul Cicarella was reelected to a second term after defeating Green Party candidate David Bedell. Cicarella was also nominated by the Independent Party. He has represented the 34th District since 2021.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 34[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Cicarella (incumbent) 24,737 81.23%
Green David A. Bedell 3,818 12.54%
Independent Party Paul Cicarella (incumbent) 1,897 6.23%
Total votes 30,452 100.00%
Republican hold

District 35

Republican candidate Jeff Gordon was elected after defeating Democratic candidate Lisa Thomas. Thomas was also nominated by the Independent Party and the Working Families Party. This seat was previous held by Republican Dan Champagne since 2019.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 35[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Gordon 20,927 50.57%
Democratic Lisa Thomas 19,381 46.83%
Independent Party Lisa Thomas 540 1.30%
Working Families Lisa Thomas 535 1.29%
Total votes 41,383 100.00%
Republican hold

District 36

Republican incumbent Ryan Fazio was reelected to a second term after defeating Democratic candidate Trevor Crow. Fazio has represented the 36th District since 2021 when he won a special election to finish the term of Democrat Alex Kasser who resigned after her divorce litigation with her former husband Seth Bergstein impacted her ability to do the job.

2022 Connecticut State Senate election, District 36[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Fazio (incumbent) 21,467 50.10%
Democratic Trevor Crow 21,378 49.90%
Total votes 42,845 100.00%
Republican hold

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ In addition, the Independent Party of Connecticut cross-endorsed 22 candidates, 11 Democrats and 11 Republicans.
  2. ↑ In addition, the Working Families Party of Connecticut cross-endorsed 19 candidates, all Democrats.

References

  1. ↑ Stuart, Christine (November 9, 2022). "Democrats Maintain Their Majorities In The General Assembly". CT News Junkie. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ Jacobson, Louis (May 19, 2022). "The Battle for State Legislatures". Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  3. ↑ "State Sen. Alex Kasser resigns and says she is leaving Greenwich because of stress from long-running divorce case". June 22, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Winner Declared In Stratford Democratic Primary Election". Stratford, CT Patch. August 10, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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  7. ↑ "CT primary election results: Who won key August 2022 races". www.ctinsider.com. August 9, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Bradley concedes CT primary challenge to Gaston for Bridgeport, Stratford senate seat". August 10, 2022.
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