Connecticut State House District 122
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ben McGorty Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Mandy KilmartinDemocraticBen McGortyRepublican · Incumbent12 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ben McGorty (R) 56.5, Dorothy "Dottie" Lerner (D) 43.5
- Last election
- Ben McGorty (Republican) won by 13.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KilmartinRight column: McGorty
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMcGortyNo published score for Kilmartin
- Races
- None listed
- Won 6 of 6
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 12
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Candidates on the ballot
- Mandy KilmartinDemocratic
- Ben McGortyIncumbentRepublican
Source: portal.ct.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Connecticut
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 14,177
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen McGortyWon Republican 8,01656.5% DemocraticDorothy "Dottie" Lerner Democratic 6,16143.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,165
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen McGortyWon(incumbent) Republican 7,165100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,673
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen McGortyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,67359.1% DemocraticJose Goncalves Democratic 6,00040.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,436
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen McGortyWon(incumbent) Republican 7,00661.3% DemocraticJose F. Goncalves Democratic 4,43038.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,436
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen McGortyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,99686.2% GreenAngela M. Capinera Green 1,44013.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,027
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen McGortyWon Republican 5,90784.1% GreenKelly Hanna Green 6929.8% OtherCheryl S. Jansen Other 4286.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,767
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,767100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,043
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,73963.5% DemocraticCheryl Jansen Democratic 3,30436.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,821
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,46754.7% DemocraticCheryl Jansen Democratic 5,35445.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,308
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,308100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,358
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,358100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,622
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,31756.6% DemocraticArlene Liscinsky Democratic 3,30543.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,215
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,477
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,477100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,023
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,023100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,655
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,19271.5% DemocraticEstaban Hermanowycz Democratic 2,46328.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,936
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,62560.6% DemocraticGary P. Cahill Democratic 4,31139.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,194
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence G. MillerWon Republican 5,07762.0% DemocraticJonathan E. Spodnick Democratic 3,11738.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,292
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. JaekleWon(incumbent) Republican 7,83076.1% DemocraticJames R. Caraglior Sr. Democratic 2,46223.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,708
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. JaekleWon(incumbent) Republican 4,75761.7% DemocraticRichard A. Sakowitz Democratic 2,95138.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,270
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. JaekleWon(incumbent) Republican 8,45575.0% DemocraticJames R. Caraglior Sr. Democratic 2,81525.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,240
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. JaekleWon(incumbent) Republican 5,11462.1% DemocraticJoseph S. Harrington Democratic 3,12637.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,290
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. JaekleWon(incumbent) Republican 7,21863.9% DemocraticHarry C. Thornberry Democratic 4,07236.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,580
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. JaekleWon(incumbent) Republican 4,55453.1% DemocraticCarolyn J. Thornberry Democratic 4,02646.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,853
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. JaekleWon Republican 6,47359.6% DemocraticJohn B. Alessie(incumbent) Democratic 4,38040.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,335
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn B. AlessieWon Democratic 4,42653.1% RepublicanWilliam A. Bevacqua(incumbent) Republican 3,90946.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,073
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam A. BevacquaWon Republican 6,81867.7% DemocraticRaymond Marsh Democratic 3,25532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,087
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald F. StevensWon(incumbent) Republican 4,16368.4% DemocraticRobert L. Julianelle Democratic 1,92431.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,744
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 122, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald F. StevensWon(incumbent) Republican 4,58668.0% DemocraticJohn J. Coughlin Democratic 2,15832.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Connecticut State House District 122, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/house/122. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ct/sldl:122
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026