Connecticut State House District 123
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dave Rutigliano Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Bill MeccaDemocraticDave RutiglianoRepublican · Incumbent14 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Dave Rutigliano (R) 54.8, Thomas Tesoro (D) 45.2
- Last election
- Dave Rutigliano (Republican) won by 9.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MeccaRight column: Rutigliano
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeRutiglianoNo published score for Mecca
- Races
- None listed
- Won 7 of 7
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 14
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- Bill MeccaDemocratic
- Dave RutiglianoIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Independent Party)
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Official results for Connecticut
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,842
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave RutiglianoWonName as filed: David J. Rutigliano Republican 7,59054.8% DemocraticThomas Tesoro Democratic 6,25245.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,541
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave RutiglianoWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David J. Rutigliano Republican 5,65953.7% DemocraticSujata Gadkar-Wilcox Democratic 4,88246.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,011
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave RutiglianoWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David Rutigliano Republican 7,12350.8% DemocraticSujata Gadkar-Wilcox Democratic 6,88849.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,975
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave RutiglianoWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David J. Rutigliano Republican 5,91553.9% DemocraticSujata Gadkar-Wilcox Democratic 5,06046.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,574
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave RutiglianoWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David Rutigliano Republican 7,72761.5% DemocraticLino Costantini Democratic 4,84738.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,478
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid J. RutiglianoWon(incumbent) Republican 5,27562.2% DemocraticDouglas Sutherland Democratic 3,20337.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,495
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid RutiglianoWon Republican 6,27354.6% DemocraticTom Christiano Democratic 5,13244.6% OtherLouis A. Bevilacqua Jr. Other 900.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,337
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. R. RoweWon(incumbent) Republican 7,337100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,906
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. R. RoweWon(incumbent) Republican 8,07762.6% DemocraticCheryl Bochet Democratic 4,82937.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,175
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. R. RoweWon(incumbent) Republican 5,73562.5% DemocraticCheryl Bochet Democratic 3,44037.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,477
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. R. RoweWon(incumbent) Republican 7,83862.8% DemocraticAnthony J. Musto Democratic 4,42835.5% OtherPaul J. Hongo Other 2111.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,438
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. R. RoweWon(incumbent) Republican 5,47564.9% DemocraticStacy Lynn Werner Democratic 2,96335.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,165
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. R. RoweWon(incumbent) Republican 6,60359.1% DemocraticStacy Lynn Werner Democratic 4,56240.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,429
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. R. RoweWon Republican 4,55661.3% DemocraticCarole Frankel Democratic 2,87338.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,435
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElaine HammersWon Republican 6,04157.9% DemocraticBob Golger Democratic 4,39442.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,563
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale W. RadcliffeWon(incumbent) Republican 6,01270.2% DemocraticEarl R. Altieri Democratic 2,55129.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,429
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale W. RadcliffeWon(incumbent) Republican 7,76267.9% DemocraticEarl R. Altieri Democratic 3,66732.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,497
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale W. RadcliffeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,92658.0% DemocraticArt Laske Democratic 3,57142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,624
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale W. RadcliffeWon Republican 6,76463.7% DemocraticJanice L. Winkler Democratic 3,86036.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,504
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorag L. VanceWon(incumbent) Republican 7,504100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,152
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorag L. VanceWon(incumbent) Republican 11,152100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,034
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorag L. VanceWon(incumbent) Republican 5,89673.4% DemocraticArnold J. Epstein Democratic 2,13826.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,944
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorag L. VanceWon(incumbent) Republican 7,88272.0% DemocraticRobert J. Wright II Democratic 3,06228.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,125
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorag L. VanceWon(incumbent) Republican 4,28352.7% DemocraticNancy M. Brown Democratic 3,46842.7% OtherWilliam C. Obrien Jr. Other 3744.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,330
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorag L. VanceWon Republican 6,09159.0% DemocraticGeorge B. Baehr Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 4,23941.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,676
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge B. Baehr Jr.Won Democratic 3,99752.1% RepublicanMorag L. Vance Republican 3,67947.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,367
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl T. HoldsworthWon(incumbent) Republican 6,66471.1% DemocraticJames A. Butler Democratic 2,70328.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,216
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames S. ConneryWon(incumbent) Republican 5,29557.5% DemocraticPatrick J. Walsh Democratic 3,92142.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,375
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 123, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames S. ConneryWon Republican 5,49152.9% DemocraticMyrtle Perri Gutmann(incumbent) Democratic 4,88447.1%
- 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 123, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/house/123. 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:123
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