Connecticut State House District 71
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bill Pizzuto Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Stephen R. Ferrucci, IIIDemocraticBill PizzutoRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Bill Pizzuto (R) 100.0
- Earlier results
- Bill Pizzuto (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Anthony J. Damelio (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,936
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill PizzutoWonName as filed: William J. Pizzuto Republican 6,936100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,346
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill PizzutoWonName as filed: William J. Pizzuto Republican 5,346100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,501
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 7,501100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,510
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 5,01859.0% DemocraticStephen R. Ferrucci III Democratic 3,15837.1% IndependentDanielle N. Albert Independent 3343.9%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,936
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill PizzutoWonName as filed: William J. Pizzuto Republican 6,936100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,346
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill PizzutoWonName as filed: William J. Pizzuto Republican 5,346100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,501
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 7,501100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,510
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 5,01859.0% DemocraticStephen R. Ferrucci III Democratic 3,15837.1% IndependentDanielle N. Albert Independent 3343.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,890
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 6,30279.9% IndependentDanielle N. Albert Independent 1,58820.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,484
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 4,62384.3% IndependentRaymond E. Rivard Independent 86115.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,020
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 5,41060.0% DemocraticErnest Brunelli Democratic 3,61040.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,526
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 5,58385.5% IndependentLuis M. Quinche Jr. Independent 94314.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,612
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 5,56352.4% DemocraticStephen R. Ferrucci III Democratic 3,77835.6% IndependentArthur J. Denze Sr. Independent 1,27112.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,858
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 4,67379.8% IndependentArthur J. Denze Independent 1,18520.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,480
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 6,11081.7% IndependentArthur J. Denze Independent 1,37018.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,760
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 5,40069.6% DemocraticRaymond J. Savoy Democratic 2,36030.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,174
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 4,15858.0% DemocraticTom Brophy Democratic 3,01642.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,001
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon(incumbent) Republican 3,67561.2% DemocraticLouise P. Varanelli Democratic 2,32638.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,925
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony J. DamelioWon Republican 4,22461.0% DemocraticKen Bouffard Democratic 2,70139.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,496
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip A. GiordanoWon Republican 4,47459.7% DemocraticRobert J. Davino Democratic 3,02240.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,968
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald J. DavinoWon Democratic 4,33548.3% RepublicanDaniel J. Coleman Republican 2,80731.3% OtherDoreen M. Delbianco(incumbent) Other 1,52617.0% OtherRicky M. Walters Other 3003.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,901
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoreen M. DelbiancoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,56657.8% RepublicanM. Terri Adams Republican 3,33542.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,209
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoreen M. DelbiancoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,89153.1% RepublicanSalvatore D. Porzio Republican 4,31846.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,702
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoreen M. DelbiancoWon Democratic 4,14553.8% RepublicanNorma L. Cappelletti(incumbent) Republican 3,55746.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,094
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorma L. CappellettiWon Republican 5,43453.8% DemocraticDoreen M. Delbianco(incumbent) Democratic 4,66046.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,223
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoreen M. DelbiancoWon Democratic 4,18050.8% RepublicanNorma L. Cappelletti(incumbent) Republican 4,04349.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,402
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorma L. CappellettiWon Republican 6,21266.1% DemocraticAnthony M. Guzzardi Democratic 3,19033.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,488
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael R. ColucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,03559.3% RepublicanMichael A. Bisconti Republican 3,45340.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,583
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael R. ColucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,40856.4% RepublicanMichael A. Bisconti Republican 4,17543.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,413
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael R. ColucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,76768.5% RepublicanWalter A. Kalick Republican 2,64631.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,781
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael R. ColucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,63857.6% RepublicanAnthony G. Fiore Republican 4,14342.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,126
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
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- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMerritt M. ComstockWon(incumbent) Republican 5,18963.9% DemocraticHarold E. Lemay Democratic 2,93736.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,663
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 71, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMerritt M. ComstockWon(incumbent) Republican 5,05058.3% DemocraticDonald R. Chapman Democratic 3,61341.7%
- 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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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