Connecticut State House District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tim Ackert Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Tim Ackert isn’t on the ballot for this seat
William GiffordRepublicanFrancis LombardDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Tim Ackert (R) 59.2, Nancy Hammarstrom (D) 40.8
- Earlier results
- Tim Ackert (Republican) won by 19.7 points, 2022Tim Ackert (Republican) won by 21.7 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 14,500
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWonName as filed: Timothy Ackert Republican 8,58059.2% DemocraticNancy Hammarstrom Democratic 5,92040.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,591
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent) Republican 6,93659.8% DemocraticMary Ann Hansen Democratic 4,65540.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,002
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Timothy Ackert Republican 9,12860.9% DemocraticBrenda Falusi Democratic 5,87439.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,207
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent) Republican 7,61062.3% DemocraticBrenda Falusi Democratic 4,59737.7%
- 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
- 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
- 14,500
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWonName as filed: Timothy Ackert Republican 8,58059.2% DemocraticNancy Hammarstrom Democratic 5,92040.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,591
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent) Republican 6,93659.8% DemocraticMary Ann Hansen Democratic 4,65540.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,002
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Timothy Ackert Republican 9,12860.9% DemocraticBrenda Falusi Democratic 5,87439.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,207
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent) Republican 7,61062.3% DemocraticBrenda Falusi Democratic 4,59737.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,510
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent) Republican 8,86465.6% DemocraticThomas Currier Democratic 4,64634.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,804
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent) Republican 6,46265.9% DemocraticAnthony J. Ortiz Democratic 3,34234.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,391
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim AckertWon(incumbent) Republican 7,17857.9% DemocraticJohn P. Murphy Democratic 5,21342.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,028
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy J. AckertWon Republican 5,46954.5% DemocraticJoan A. Lewis(incumbent) Democratic 4,55945.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,524
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan A. LewisWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,67953.3% RepublicanTimothy J. Ackert Republican 5,84546.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,677
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan A. LewisWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,81960.1% RepublicanTimothy J. Ackert Republican 3,85839.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,426
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan A. LewisWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,56889.8% OtherJ. David Batchelder Other 85810.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,429
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan A. LewisWon Democratic 4,61554.8% RepublicanRobert J. Kleinhans Republican 3,81445.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,153
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick J. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,06063.3% RepublicanRobert J. Kleinhans Republican 4,09336.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,233
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick J. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,68869.1% RepublicanShelton John Stewart Republican 2,54530.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,918
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick J. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,918100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,720
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick J. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,51063.2% RepublicanBruce A. Bergeron Republican 3,21036.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,782
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick J. FlahertyWon Democratic 6,20857.6% RepublicanRobert J. Bogue Republican 4,57442.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,722
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdith G. PragueWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,45566.4% RepublicanRobert J. Bogue Republican 3,26733.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,382
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdith G. PragueWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,76368.2% RepublicanTimothy A. Scott Republican 3,61931.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,170
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdith G. PragueWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,47667.0% RepublicanRaymond S. Milvae Republican 2,69433.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,680
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdith G. PragueWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,680100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,112
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdith G. PragueWon Democratic 4,66657.5% RepublicanRussell G. Blakeslee Republican 3,34041.2% OtherClaire V. Connelly Other 1061.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,650
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarrie Saxon PerryWon Democratic 4,650100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,014
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Boyd Hinds Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 3,014100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,206
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Boyd Hinds Jr.Won Democratic 4,22181.1% RepublicanHerbert Smith Republican 98518.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,862
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward M. KlebanoffWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,25084.2% RepublicanHerbert Smith Republican 61215.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,564
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward M. KlebanoffWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,60282.7% RepublicanGeorge W. Foster Republican 96217.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,607
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorenzo MorganWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,29880.8% RepublicanSydney E. Barnett Republican 30919.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,252
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorenzo MorganWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,87783.3% RepublicanAndrea Mendez Republican 37516.6%
- 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), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026