Connecticut State House District 45
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brian Lanoue Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Matt DanielukDemocraticBrian LanoueRepublican · Incumbent8 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Brian Lanoue (R) 62.8, Kayla Thompson (D) 37.2
- Last election
- Brian Lanoue (Republican) won by 25.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DanielukRight column: Lanoue
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeLanoueNo published score for Danieluk
- Races
- None listed
- Won 4 of 4
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 8
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Candidates on the ballot
- Matt DanielukDemocratic
- Brian LanoueIncumbentRepublican
Source: portal.ct.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,166
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian LanoueWon Republican 8,26762.8% DemocraticKayla Thompson Democratic 4,89937.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,600
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian LanoueWon(incumbent) Republican 6,04062.9% DemocraticKayla Thompson Democratic 3,56037.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,738
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian LanoueWon(incumbent) Republican 6,64056.6% DemocraticMark Deponte Democratic 4,79040.8% OtherDaniel Reale Other 3082.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,751
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian LanoueWon Republican 4,71653.9% DemocraticSteven Mikutel Democratic 4,03546.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,240
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin SkulczyckWon Republican 6,38962.4% DemocraticTracey Hanson Democratic 3,85137.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,970
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul BryckiWon Democratic 3,58851.5% RepublicanStuart Norman Jr. Republican 3,38248.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,987
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,08267.7% RepublicanRich Eighme Republican 2,90532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,467
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,17355.9% RepublicanMichael Zelasky Republican 3,29444.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,956
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,46775.0% RepublicanEd Berdick Republican 2,48925.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,963
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven T. MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,58380.2% RepublicanBob Lachapelle Republican 1,38019.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,096
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven T. MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,70673.7% RepublicanDana J. Peloso Republican 2,19924.2% OtherGabriel M. Fonseca Other 1912.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,503
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,14063.7% RepublicanMike Zelasky Republican 2,36336.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,843
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven T. MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,843100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,083
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven T. MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,34271.4% RepublicanEd Berdick Republican 1,74128.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,812
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven T. MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,812100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,282
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven T. MikutelWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,46671.1% RepublicanDennis R. Savage Republican 1,81628.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,060
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven T. MikutelWon Democratic 5,40267.0% RepublicanDonald R. Howard Republican 2,65833.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,218
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,218100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,111
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,36866.2% DemocraticAloysius Kargul Democratic 2,74333.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,594
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,81750.4% DemocraticSteven T. Mikutel Democratic 2,77749.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,389
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,389100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,066
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,07950.8% DemocraticGeorge Kennedy Democratic 2,98749.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,178
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid AndersonWon Republican 5,06255.1% DemocraticDorothy Faulise(incumbent) Democratic 4,11644.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,794
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy FauliseWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,58252.7% RepublicanDavid Anderson Republican 3,21247.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,716
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy FauliseWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,19359.6% RepublicanParke C. Spicer Republican 3,52340.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,183
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy FauliseWon Democratic 3,88354.1% RepublicanGrant B. Apthorp(incumbent) Republican 3,30045.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,492
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGrant B. ApthorpWon Republican 4,58754.0% DemocraticDorothy Faulise Democratic 3,90546.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,724
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley BigosWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,724100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,950
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley BigosWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,12069.2% RepublicanRobert Duffney Republican 1,83030.8%
- 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 45, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/house/45. 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:45
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