Connecticut State House District 38
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Nick Gauthier Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
John Doc FoleyRepublicanNick GauthierDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Nick Gauthier (D) 50.6, Kathleen M. McCarty (R) 49.4
- Last election
- Nick Gauthier (Democratic) won by 1.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: FoleyRight column: Gauthier
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGauthierNo published score for Foley
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Nick GauthierIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families Party)
- John Doc FoleyRepublican(Republican, Independent Party)
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
- 14,374
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick GauthierWon Democratic 7,27450.6% RepublicanKathleen M. McCarty Republican 7,10049.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,026
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathleen M. McCartyWon(incumbent) Republican 5,62851.0% DemocraticNick Gauthier Democratic 5,39849.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,193
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathleen M. McCartyWon(incumbent) Republican 7,26951.2% DemocraticBaird Welch-Collins Democratic 6,92448.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,051
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathleen M. McCartyWon(incumbent) Republican 5,70151.6% DemocraticBaird Welch-Collins Democratic 5,35048.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,236
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathleen M. McCartyWon(incumbent) Republican 6,74755.1% DemocraticSharon M. Palmer Democratic 5,01241.0% GreenLauren C. Shaw Green 4773.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,709
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathleen M. McCartyWon Republican 4,28949.3% DemocraticMarc Balestracci Democratic 4,19948.2% GreenBilly Gene Collins Green 2212.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,144
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,76160.7% RepublicanTony Siragusa Republican 4,38339.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,990
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,27358.6% RepublicanTony Siragusa Republican 3,71741.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,169
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,169100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,850
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,07968.7% RepublicanG. Brian Vachris Republican 2,77131.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,356
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth B. RitterWon Democratic 5,88551.8% RepublicanPaul A. Suprin Republican 5,13445.2% OtherDavid B. Fairman Other 3373.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,203
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrea L. StillmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,63068.6% RepublicanG. Brian Vachris Republican 2,57331.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,539
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrea L. StillmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,31569.4% RepublicanJason L. Catala Republican 3,22430.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,971
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrea L. StillmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,00362.8% RepublicanKathleen D. McCarty Republican 2,96837.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,234
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrea L. StillmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,234100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,189
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrea L. StillmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,189100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,853
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrea L. StillmanWon Democratic 7,24766.8% RepublicanCalvin K. Brouwer Republican 3,60633.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,531
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet PolinskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,86789.8% IndependentNadine O. Monroe Independent 66410.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,730
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet PolinskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,50397.1% IndependentMark Herter Independent 2272.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,248
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet PolinskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,33173.5% RepublicanHerbert F. Moran Republican 1,91726.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,616
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet PolinskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,41897.0% OtherJoseph P. Langello Other 1983.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,410
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet PolinskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,410100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,803
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet PolinskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,22270.7% RepublicanWinthrop C. Shook Republican 2,58129.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,632
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet PolinskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,48967.7% RepublicanFrederick T. Davis Jr. Republican 2,14332.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,645
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet PolinskyWon Democratic 4,58653.0% RepublicanJohn M. Mahoney Republican 4,05947.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,935
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWinifred A. TangerWon Democratic 3,60251.9% RepublicanDonald B. Mitchell Republican 3,33348.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,496
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRufus C. RoseWon(incumbent) Republican 5,11360.2% DemocraticRichard O. Brooks Democratic 3,38339.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,349
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames B. Lowell Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,88961.3% DemocraticJames M. Keane Democratic 2,46038.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,700
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames B. Lowell Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 4,14761.9% DemocraticEdward J. Raftery Democratic 2,55338.1%
- 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 38, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/house/38. Retrieved October 30, 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:38
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