Connecticut State House District 97
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Al Paolillo Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28Al Paolillo isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Anthony AcriRepublicanWildaliz BermudezDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general: Alphonse Paolillo Jr. (D) 74.2, Anthony Acri (R) 25.8
- Earlier results
- Alphonse Paolillo Jr. (Democratic) won by 49.5 points, 2022Alphonse Paolillo Jr. (Democratic) won by 52.2 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,557
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won Democratic 5,61074.2% RepublicanAnthony Acri Republican 1,94725.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,831
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 3,61274.8% RepublicanAnthony Acri Republican 1,21925.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,942
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,04276.1% RepublicanErin Reilly Republican 1,90023.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,097
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 4,89080.2% RepublicanJoshua W. Van Hoesen Republican 1,20719.8%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,557
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won Democratic 5,61074.2% RepublicanAnthony Acri Republican 1,94725.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,831
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 3,61274.8% RepublicanAnthony Acri Republican 1,21925.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,942
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,04276.1% RepublicanErin Reilly Republican 1,90023.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,097
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 4,89080.2% RepublicanJoshua W. Van Hoesen Republican 1,20719.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,717
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlphonse Paolillo Jr.Won Democratic 5,717100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,821
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MegnaWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,55473.7% RepublicanJohn Cirello Republican 1,26726.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,215
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert W. MegnaWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,116
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert W. MegnaWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,116100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,725
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MegnaWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,725100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,937
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert W. MegnaWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,88973.4% RepublicanJohn Cirello Republican 1,04826.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,541
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert W. MegnaWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,541100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,946
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert W. MegnaWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,946100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,241
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert W. MegnaWon Democratic 3,31953.2% RepublicanChris Depino(incumbent) Republican 2,92246.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,369
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris DepinoWon(incumbent) Republican 2,369100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,171
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris DepinoWon(incumbent) Republican 3,171100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,986
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris DepinoWon(incumbent) Republican 3,67661.4% DemocraticMichael Aiello Democratic 2,31038.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,246
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris DepinoWon Republican 4,10056.6% DemocraticLucille Caliendo Democratic 3,14643.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,900
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert J. HauserWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,74363.4% RepublicanRae D. Tramontano Republican 2,15736.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,951
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert J. HauserWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,94562.2% RepublicanAnthony Ventura Republican 2,17127.3% OtherPamela Saffer Other 83510.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,659
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert J. HauserWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,80072.1% RepublicanKristina H. Longyear Republican 1,85927.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,175
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert J. HauserWon Democratic 5,16856.3% RepublicanJudy Tomasi Republican 4,00743.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,435
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred J. OnoratoWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,10168.6% RepublicanSalvatore D. Tramontano Republican 2,33431.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,333
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred J. OnoratoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,30351.6% RepublicanMichael Argento Republican 4,03048.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,170
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred J. OnoratoWon Democratic 3,94255.0% RepublicanGeorge E. Longyear(incumbent) Republican 3,22845.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,705
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. LongyearWon Republican 4,83455.5% DemocraticMichael Natalino(incumbent) Democratic 3,87144.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,133
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael NatalinoWon Democratic 4,64165.1% RepublicanM. James Canali(incumbent) Republican 2,49234.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,516
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. James CanaliWon Republican 4,74755.7% DemocraticTheresa Taneszio(incumbent) Democratic 3,76944.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,386
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn B. ChagnonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,30151.7% RepublicanKenneth Dematteis Republican 3,08548.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,371
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut House of Representatives District 97, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn B. ChagnonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,94653.5% RepublicanDaniel W. Mooney Republican 3,42546.5%
- 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