1990 Connecticut Senate election
November 6, 1990
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The 1990 Connecticut State Senate elections took place as a part of the biennial 1990 United States elections. All 36 seats were up for re-election. Senators serve two year terms and are up for re-election every election cycle.
The Democrats lost 3 seats, while the Republicans gained 4 seats, with the Democrats ultimately maintaining their majority in the Senate.
These elections also saw the attempt of Greenwich selectman and future governor Ned Lamont's attempt to win in the 36th district, but he lost to Republican William H. Nickerson after Republican Senator Emil Benvenuto, who had switched to the A Connecticut Party, also lost to him.[1][2]
Retirements
Six incumbents did not seek re-election.[3]
Democrats
- District 20: Mark H. Powers retired.
- District 27: Richard Blumenthal retired to successfully run for Attorney General.
Republican
- District 8: Reginald J. Smith retired. (Previously ran for governor)
- District 14: Tom Scott retired to unsuccessfully run for Connecticut's 3rd congressional district against Rosa DeLauro.
- District 32: James H. McLaughlin retired to unsuccessfully run for Connecticut's 5th congressional district.
- District 33: Kenneth T. Hampton retired.
Incumbents defeated
Three incumbents were defeated in general elections.[4][5]
In general election
A Connecticut
- District 36: Emil Benvenuto lost re-election to Republican William H. Nickerson after he had switched from Republican to the A Connecticut Party.
Democrats
- District 25: John Atkin lost re-election to Robert Genuario.
- District 12: Thomas J. Sullivan lost re-election to William Aniskovich.
Results
District 1
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William A. DiBella (incumbent) | 12,363 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 12,363 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 2
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank D. Barrows (incumbent) | 10,566 | 60.6% | |
| Republican | Mary K. Drost | 6,871 | 39.4% | |
| Total votes | 17,437 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 3
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John B. Larson (incumbent) | 21,307 | 68.8% | |
| Republican | Debra M. Gaudette | 9,672 | 31.2% | |
| Total votes | 30,979 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 4
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael P. Meotti (incumbent) | 24,465 | 65.3% | |
| Republican | Sonya "Sonny" Googins | 12,998 | 34.7% | |
| Total votes | 37,463 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 5
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin Sullivan (incumbent) | 26,372 | 65.58% | |
| Republican | Douglas T. Putnam | 13,421 | 33.37% | |
| Libertarian | Alfred F. Neves | 424 | 1.05% | |
| Total votes | 40,217 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph H. Harper Jr. (incumbent) | 14,366 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 14,366 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 7
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cornelius O'Leary (incumbent) | 20,054 | 90.1% | |
| Libertarian | Robert S. Loomis | 2,204 | 9.9% | |
| Total votes | 22,258 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 8
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James T. Fleming | 21,872 | 59.4% | |
| Democratic | David A. Baram | 14,981 | 40.7% | |
| Total votes | 36,853 | 100.0% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 9
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | A. Cynthia Matthews (incumbent) | 21,094 | 58.5% | |
| Republican | Lawrence J. Ebner | 14,958 | 41.5% | |
| Total votes | 36,052 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 10
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District 12
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District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Judith G. Freedman (incumbent) | 26,527 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 26,527 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 32
District 33
District 34
District 35
District 36
The 36th district consisted of all of Greenwich and the northwestern parts of Stamford. It didn't elect a Democrat as its State Senator since its creation in 1942.[6]
On May 23, 1990, Emil Benvenuto endorsed A Connecticut Party candidate Lowell Weicker for governor. This outraged the state Republican Party, so much to the point that Benvenuto lost their endorsement and was forced to run on the A Connecticut ticket.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William H. Nickerson | 12,588 | 42.88% | |
| A Connecticut Party | Emil Benvenuto (incumbent) | 9,488 | 32.32% | |
| Democratic | Ned Lamont | 7,278 | 24.80% | |
| Total votes | 29,354 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican gain from A Connecticut Party | ||||
Results by district
| Results by district | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Nickerson Republican |
Benvenuto A Connecticut |
Lamont Democratic |
Total | |||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| Greenwich | 8,594 | 40.39% | 7,631 | 35.86% | 5,055 | 23.75% | 21,280 |
| 1 | 637 | 37.96% | 572 | 34.09% | 469 | 27.95% | 1,678 |
| 2 | 347 | 52.10% | 168 | 25.23% | 151 | 22.67% | 666 |
| 2A | 219 | 32.06% | 316 | 46.27% | 148 | 21.67% | 683 |
| 3 | 155 | 27.38% | 238 | 42.05% | 173 | 30.57% | 566 |
| 3A | 68 | 23.53% | 125 | 43.25% | 96 | 33.22% | 289 |
| 4 | 270 | 31.25% | 309 | 35.76% | 285 | 32.99% | 864 |
| 4A | 167 | 31.27% | 226 | 42.32% | 141 | 26.41% | 534 |
| 5 | 778 | 39.43% | 692 | 35.07% | 503 | 25.50% | 1,973 |
| 6 | 770 | 39.43% | 640 | 32.77% | 543 | 27.80% | 1,953 |
| 7 | 824 | 53.13% | 390 | 25.14% | 337 | 21.73% | 1,551 |
| 7A | 118 | 39.20% | 93 | 30.90% | 90 | 29.90% | 301 |
| 8 | 750 | 31.32% | 1,120 | 46.76% | 525 | 21.92% | 2,395 |
| 9 | 653 | 35.74% | 712 | 38.97% | 462 | 25.29% | 1,827 |
| 10 | 1,002 | 57.06% | 391 | 22.27% | 363 | 20.67% | 1,756 |
| 11 | 878 | 61.31% | 295 | 20.60% | 259 | 18.09% | 1,432 |
| 11A | 414 | 57.98% | 192 | 26.89% | 108 | 15.13% | 714 |
| 12 | 241 | 24.49% | 569 | 57.83% | 174 | 17.68% | 984 |
| 12A | 303 | 27.20% | 583 | 52.33% | 228 | 20.47% | 1,114 |
| Stamford | 3,994 | 49.47% | 1,857 | 23.00% | 2,223 | 27.53% | 8,074 |
| Totals | 12,588 | 42.88% | 9,488 | 32.32% | 7,278 | 24.80% | 29,354 |
References
- ^ "Democrats keep control of General Assembly". The Norwalk Hour. November 7, 1990.
- ^ "1990 Nov 6 :: General Election :: State Senator :: District 36". Connecticut Secretary of State.
- ^ Judd Everhart (May 16, 1990). "End of session closes doors on some political careers". The Norwalk Hour.
- ^ "Office of the Secretary of State". Connecticut Secretary of State.
- ^ "1990 Statement of vote". Connecticut Secretary of State.
- ^ "Connecticut State Register and Manual, 1988". Connecticut State Library.
- ^ Judd Everhart (May 24, 1990). "Lowell P. Weicker picks up another GOP endorsement". The Norwalk Hour.
- ^ "Close races loom for several House, Senate incumbents". The Norwalk Hour. July 30, 1990.