Connecticut State House District 81
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Chris Poulos Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Chris PoulosDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winTimothy J. WilkRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Chris Poulos (D) 56.0, James E. Morelli Jr. (R) 44.0
- Last election
- Chris Poulos (Democratic) won by 12.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: PoulosRight column: Wilk
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativePoulosNo published score for Wilk
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Chris PoulosIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Independent Party)
- Timothy J. WilkRepublican
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
- 13,856
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris PoulosWon Democratic 7,75856.0% RepublicanJames E. Morelli Jr. Republican 6,09844.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,593
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris PoulosWonName as filed: Christopher J. Poulos Democratic 5,29750.0% RepublicanTony Morrison Republican 5,29650.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,402
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn FuscoWon(incumbent) Republican 7,86058.6% DemocraticDagmara Scalise Democratic 5,54241.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,397
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn FuscoWon(incumbent) Republican 5,85956.4% DemocraticRyan Rogers Democratic 4,53843.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,820
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn FuscoWon Republican 6,99159.1% DemocraticDavid Zoni(incumbent) Democratic 4,82940.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,383
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid ZoniWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,44253.0% RepublicanAl Natelli Republican 3,94147.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,589
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid ZoniWon Democratic 5,87155.4% RepublicanCheryl Lounsbury Republican 4,71844.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,518
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce Zeke ZalaskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,89157.4% RepublicanRusty Haigh Republican 3,62742.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,768
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce Zeke ZalaskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,15566.5% RepublicanDan Banici Republican 3,29030.6% OtherTimothy A. Knibbs Other 3233.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,567
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce ZalaskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,84468.2% RepublicanRichard M. Cianci Jr. Republican 2,49629.1% OtherNicholas V. Piccolo Other 2272.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,443
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce ZalaskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,443100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,933
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce ZalaskiWon Democratic 4,10951.8% RepublicanVictoria Triano Republican 3,82448.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,284
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,01668.2% RepublicanBarbara Morelli Republican 3,26831.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,109
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher MurphyWon Democratic 4,46255.0% RepublicanAngelo Fusco(incumbent) Republican 3,64745.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,659
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAngelo M. FuscoWon(incumbent) Republican 5,71659.2% DemocraticPeter T. Dziedzic Jr. Democratic 3,94340.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,911
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAngelo M. FuscoWon(incumbent) Republican 5,27266.6% DemocraticDennis F. Putala Democratic 2,63933.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,424
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAngelo M. FuscoWon(incumbent) Republican 5,02748.2% DemocraticZaya A. Oshana Democratic 3,38432.5% OtherDavid C. Wlodkowski Other 2,01319.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,842
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAngelo M. FuscoWon(incumbent) Republican 4,79761.2% DemocraticDennis F. Putala Democratic 3,04538.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,046
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAngelo M. FuscoWon(incumbent) Republican 5,68462.8% DemocraticJames R. Korenkiewicz Democratic 3,06933.9% OtherAndrew D. Laporta Other 2032.2% OtherRaymond R. Baginski Other 901.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,879
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAngelo M. FuscoWon(incumbent) Republican 3,68353.5% DemocraticGerald P. Crean Jr. Democratic 3,19646.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,249
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAngelo M. FuscoWon Republican 4,69850.8% DemocraticGerald P. Crean Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 4,55149.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,246
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald P. Crean Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 4,15357.3% RepublicanAngelo Fusco Republican 2,97241.0% OtherRaymond R. Baginski Other 1211.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,323
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald P. Crean Jr.Won Democratic 4,98948.3% RepublicanRobert J. Flynn Republican 4,91247.6% OtherRaymond R. Baginski Other 4224.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,973
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur DellavecchiaWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,18565.0% RepublicanJoan Sabatella Republican 2,78835.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,935
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur DellavecchiaWon Democratic 5,85759.0% RepublicanWilliam N. Benjamin Jr. Republican 3,64836.7% OtherRaymond R. Baginski Other 4304.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,742
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames J. ClynesWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,55871.8% RepublicanAngelo Fusco Republican 2,18428.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,121
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames J. ClynesWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,32058.3% RepublicanPatrick J. Delahunty Republican 3,80141.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,649
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CarrozzellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,72356.0% RepublicanThomas J. McKenna Republican 2,92644.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,366
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn CarrozzellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,53661.6% RepublicanBeatrice Kowalski Republican 2,83038.4%
- 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 81, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/house/81. 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:81
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