CT
Connecticut Senate District 35
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jeff Gordon Republican · Roster as of Oct 28
Jeff GordonRepublican · Incumbent4 years in politicsEthan WerstlerDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jeff Gordon (R) 52.9, Merry C. Garrett (D) 47.1
- Last election
- Jeff Gordon (Republican) won by 5.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Gordon left, Werstler right- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGordonNo published score for Werstler
- Record
- 2-0
- None on file
- Years in politics
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Ethan WerstlerDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families Party)
- Jeff GordonIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Independent Party)
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
- 54,066
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
- Source
- MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff GordonWon Republican 28,61352.9% DemocraticMerry C. Garrett Democratic 25,45347.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,383
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff GordonWon Republican 20,92750.6% DemocraticLisa Thomas Democratic 20,45649.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,901
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan ChampagneWon(incumbent) Republican 28,76350.5% DemocraticLisa Thomas Democratic 28,13849.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,775
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan ChampagneWon Republican 22,83751.0% DemocraticJohn Perrier Democratic 21,93849.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,028
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 31,82962.4% DemocraticArlene Avery Democratic 19,19937.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,730
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 25,54783.1% OtherAndrea Penta Other 5,18316.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,768
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 27,84059.5% DemocraticSusan Eastwood Democratic 18,92840.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,895
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 23,99663.3% DemocraticSusan Eastwood Democratic 13,89936.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,822
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 34,822100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,717
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 27,704100.0% OtherPatricia Lockey Other 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,498
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 31,23967.2% DemocraticJoe Merluzzo Democratic 14,47431.1% OtherJaneen Dorothy Rose Other 7851.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,723
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 21,77464.6% DemocraticPatrick J. Flaherty Democratic 11,94935.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,102
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 26,102100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,662
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 21,41869.8% DemocraticJohn C. Shamanski Democratic 9,24430.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,529
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 26,02865.8% DemocraticLinda Sumner Democratic 13,50134.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,773
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon(incumbent) Republican 21,37963.3% DemocraticJohn D. Boland Democratic 12,39436.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,434
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GuglielmoWon Republican 22,85052.6% DemocraticMarie A. Herbst(incumbent) Democratic 19,94845.9% OtherThomas J. Shubbuck Other 6361.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,195
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie A. HerbstWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,96666.1% RepublicanDean E. Bunnell Republican 10,22933.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,579
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie A. HerbstWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,77760.6% RepublicanJames D. Giulietti Republican 14,80239.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,072
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie A. HerbstWon Democratic 15,03957.7% RepublicanJames D. Giulietti(incumbent) Republican 11,03342.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,904
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames D. GiuliettiWon Republican 19,35852.5% DemocraticMichael J. Skelley(incumbent) Democratic 17,54647.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,985
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. SkelleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,08355.9% RepublicanIsham L. Martin Jr. Republican 11,90244.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,761
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. SkelleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,34253.5% RepublicanClaire H. Frier Republican 19,41946.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,962
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. SkelleyWon Democratic 18,01658.2% RepublicanAndrew Repko Republican 12,94641.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,630
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert D. HouleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,26457.3% RepublicanPeggy R. Roch Republican 17,36642.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,928
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert D. HouleyWon Democratic 19,99360.7% RepublicanHoward F. Wolfanger Republican 12,93539.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,545
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas G. CarruthersWon Republican 20,11952.2% DemocraticMichael J. Riley Democratic 18,42647.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,102
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert D. HouleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,17851.9% RepublicanThomas G. Carruthers Republican 15,92448.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,273
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut Senate District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert D. HouleyWon Democratic 17,86750.6% RepublicanAndrew Repko(incumbent) Republican 17,40649.4%
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
The date is for the whole chamber. Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources
Sources
- Used for
- cd.topo.json, sld/*.topo.json
- License
- US Census Bureau, public domain
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer
- Used for
- OCD-ID labels for sld/*.topo.json; also (sld-recent.json): Validating district labels; also (state_results.json): Validating and shaping state legislative district labels (OCD-ID keys)
- License
- CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://github.com/opencivicdata/ocd-division-ids
- Used for
- web/data/officials/sld/{st}.json (name, party, district, chamber, openstates_id, official page url). Emails, phones, addresses, biographies discarded.
- License
- CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://data.openstates.org/people/current/%3Cst%3E.csv
- Used for
- 2024 state legislative general results aggregated to district (all 2024 states except CA, GA, NM)
- License
- 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
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://github.com/MEDSL/2024-elections-official
- Used for
- State legislative general/special election results, data/results/sld/{st}.json
- License
- CC0 1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/FJOGJB
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ct/sldu:35
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026