Connecticut State House District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dave DeFronzo Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Dave DeFronzoDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first winSal S. SimsekRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Dave DeFronzo (D) 59.8, Barbara Marino (R) 40.2
- Last election
- Dave DeFronzo (Democratic) won by 19.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: DeFronzoRight column: Simsek
- Years since first win
- 2
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- Dave DeFronzoIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families Party)
- Sal S. SimsekRepublican
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
- 7,246
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave DeFronzoWonName as filed: David Defronzo Democratic 4,33659.8% RepublicanBarbara Marino Republican 2,91040.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,828
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,98561.8% RepublicanJoel Moret Republican 1,84338.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,611
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,90064.4% RepublicanPiotr S. Ceglarz Republican 2,42031.8% OtherJonathan Milon Johnson Other 2913.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,299
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter A. TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,69869.8% RepublicanTremell J. Collins Republican 1,60130.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,439
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter A. TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,65472.3% RepublicanDesiree Agosto Republican 1,78527.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,161
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter A. TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,48059.6% RepublicanPiotr S. Ceglarz Republican 1,68140.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,995
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter A. TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,04467.5% RepublicanDaniel Davis Republican 1,66027.7% OtherDavid P. Kramer Other 2914.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,747
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter A. TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,47173.1% RepublicanJames P. Griffin Republican 1,27626.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,537
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter A. TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,28380.8% RepublicanNicholas Paonessa Republican 1,25419.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,282
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter A. TercyakWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,42580.0% RepublicanEmanuele Mangiafico Republican 85720.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,773
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter A. TercyakWon Democratic 4,773100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,935
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. TercyakWon(incumbent) Republican 2,66354.0% DemocraticMark H. Bernacki Democratic 2,27246.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,360
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. TercyakWon(incumbent) Republican 2,360100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,302
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. TercyakWon(incumbent) Republican 2,302100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,826
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. TercyakWon(incumbent) Republican 3,31556.9% DemocraticGary Pescosolido Democratic 2,51143.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,297
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. TercyakWon Republican 2,73151.6% DemocraticKenneth A. Melinowski Democratic 2,50947.4% IndependentPatrick J. Cloutier Independent 571.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,329
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley J. KrawiecWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,27167.5% RepublicanRodney E. Macrae Republican 1,76327.9% LibertarianStephen R. Mendelsohn Libertarian 2954.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,658
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley J. KrawiecWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,658100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,400
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley J. KrawiecWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,89172.1% RepublicanWilliam D. Dehuff Republican 1,50927.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,624
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley J. KrawiecWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,19169.0% RepublicanWilliam D. Dehuff Republican 1,43331.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,754
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley J. KrawiecWon Democratic 3,98359.0% RepublicanPeter Adamowich Jr. Republican 2,77141.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,267
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominick SwieszkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,267100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,149
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominick SwieszkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,149100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,024
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominick SwieszkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,80255.8% RepublicanMichael T. Kozlowski Republican 2,22244.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,392
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominick SwieszkowskiWon Democratic 4,71073.7% RepublicanRaymond F. Dorozenski Republican 1,68226.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,807
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeon F. HermanowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,23873.0% RepublicanJoanna C. Milko Republican 1,56927.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,336
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeon F. HermanowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,336100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,761
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur DellavecchiaWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,83859.6% RepublicanJames F. Donnelly Republican 1,92340.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,728
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur DellavecchiaWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,17267.1% RepublicanDavid P. Kelley(incumbent) Republican 1,55632.9%
- 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 26, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/house/26. 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:26
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026