Connecticut State House District 16
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Melissa Osborne Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Melissa OsborneDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Melissa Osborne (Democratic) won by 23.7 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Melissa Osborne (Democratic) won by 12.5 points, 2022John K. Hampton (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,718
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa OsborneWon Democratic 9,72161.9% RepublicanMichael Schulitz Republican 5,99738.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,614
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa OsborneWon Democratic 7,09656.3% RepublicanMike Paine Republican 5,51843.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,730
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn K. HamptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,730100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,829
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn HamptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,62559.4% RepublicanTim Walczak Republican 5,15340.2% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 510.4%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,718
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa OsborneWon Democratic 9,72161.9% RepublicanMichael Schulitz Republican 5,99738.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,614
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa OsborneWon Democratic 7,09656.3% RepublicanMike Paine Republican 5,51843.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,730
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn K. HamptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,730100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,829
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn HamptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,62559.4% RepublicanTim Walczak Republican 5,15340.2% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 510.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,806
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn K. HamptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,01150.8% RepublicanLydia Tedone Republican 6,72048.7% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 750.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,306
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn HamptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,22150.7% RepublicanCheryl B. Cook Republican 5,00548.6% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 800.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,087
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn K. HamptonWon Democratic 6,89052.6% RepublicanCharity Folk Republican 6,06346.3% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 1341.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,052
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda SchofieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,58559.6% RepublicanGregory W. Piecuch Republican 4,38139.6% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 860.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,476
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda SchofieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,60756.5% RepublicanRobert Heagney Republican 5,47740.6% OtherDeborah Beth Noble Other 3402.5% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 520.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,934
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda SchofieldWon Democratic 5,53650.6% RepublicanRobert Heagney(incumbent) Republican 5,35649.0% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 420.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,732
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert HeagneyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,28365.1% DemocraticJoshua C. Storm Democratic 4,17332.8% OtherStephanie L. Rosenberg Other 1841.4% OtherRobert H. Kalechman Other 920.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,259
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert HeagneyWon(incumbent) Republican 7,259100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,007
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert HeagneyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,007100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,310
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert HeagneyWon Republican 6,08265.3% DemocraticJohn Kennedy Hampton Democratic 3,22834.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,875
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas J. Herlihy Jr.Won Republican 8,37170.5% DemocraticHuguet P. Pameijer Democratic 3,50429.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,376
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul J. KnierimWon(incumbent) Republican 7,35570.9% DemocraticCharles D. Houlihan Jr. Democratic 3,02129.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,841
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul J. KnierimWon(incumbent) Republican 6,70852.2% DemocraticElaine C. Summers Democratic 3,28125.6% OtherAnita L. Mielert Other 2,85222.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,925
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul J. KnierimWon Republican 6,62366.7% DemocraticWilliam J. Tyska Democratic 3,30233.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,150
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames T. FlemingWon(incumbent) Republican 8,91373.4% DemocraticHuguet P. Pameijer Democratic 3,23726.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,824
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames T. FlemingWon(incumbent) Republican 5,59463.4% DemocraticMichael H. Lanza Democratic 3,23036.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,040
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames T. FlemingWon(incumbent) Republican 9,25376.8% DemocraticJack L. Shapiro Democratic 2,78723.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,341
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames T. FlemingWon(incumbent) Republican 5,93463.5% DemocraticJeanne M. Delehanty Democratic 3,40736.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,968
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames T. FlemingWon Republican 8,80667.9% DemocraticDouglas B. Hunter Democratic 4,16232.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,727
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia S. ConnollyWon(incumbent) Republican 6,90971.0% DemocraticRichard E. Ostop Democratic 2,81829.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,872
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia S. ConnollyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,72773.5% DemocraticWilliam T. Sandalls Democratic 3,14526.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,982
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia S. ConnollyWon(incumbent) Republican 5,87665.4% DemocraticWilliam T. Sandalls Democratic 3,10634.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,573
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia S. ConnollyWon(incumbent) Republican 7,54771.4% DemocraticJohn J. Oneil Democratic 3,02628.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,657
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge W. HannonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,01660.3% RepublicanEdwards G. Atwood Republican 2,64139.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,343
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge W. HannonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,68763.8% RepublicanMaurice E. Rudolph Republican 2,65636.2%
- 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
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Connecticut State House District 16, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/house/16. 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.
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