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Connecticut Senate District 36
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ryan Fazio Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Joe KellyRepublicanJill OberlanderDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Ryan Fazio (R) 51.7, Nick Simmons (D) 48.3
- Last election
- Ryan Fazio (Republican) won by 3.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Sen. Ryan Fazio is running for Governor of Connecticut.
- Jill OberlanderDemocratic
- Joe KellyRepublican(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
- 56,627
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRyan FazioWon Republican 29,29351.7% DemocraticNick Simmons Democratic 27,33448.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,845
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRyan FazioWon Republican 21,46750.1% DemocraticTrevor Crow Democratic 21,37849.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,712
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlex KasserWon Democratic 29,13751.4% RepublicanRyan Fazio Republican 27,57548.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,144
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlexandra BergsteinWon Democratic 22,26150.4% RepublicanL. Scott Frantz(incumbent) Republican 21,64549.0% GreenMegan E. Cassano Green 2380.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,003
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott FrantzWon(incumbent) Republican 28,90159.0% DemocraticJohn Blankley Democratic 19,29139.4% GreenEdward G. Heflin Green 8111.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,289
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott FrantzWon(incumbent) Republican 21,10086.9% GreenEdward Heflin Green 3,18913.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,315
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott FrantzWon(incumbent) Republican 27,62361.0% DemocraticDaniel Dauplaise Democratic 16,93037.4% GreenRemy C. Chevalier Green 7621.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,353
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott FrantzWon(incumbent) Republican 21,92662.0% DemocraticNancy E. Barton Democratic 13,00136.8% GreenDavid A. Bedell Green 4261.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,195
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott FrantzWon Republican 26,30858.2% DemocraticMark Diamond Democratic 17,91239.6% GreenZachary A. Chaves Green 9752.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,613
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,11258.6% DemocraticFrank A. Farricker Democratic 13,09440.1% GreenDavid A. Bedell Green 4071.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,039
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon(incumbent) Republican 28,42491.6% GreenJohn A. Amarilios Green 2,6158.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,445
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,445100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,603
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon(incumbent) Republican 27,603100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,801
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,801100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,692
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon(incumbent) Republican 28,692100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,026
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,57373.4% DemocraticHoward Richman Democratic 6,74124.1% OtherCarl G. Carlson Jr. Other 7122.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,741
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon(incumbent) Republican 28,45666.6% DemocraticPeter Gasparino Democratic 14,28533.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,354
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. NickersonWon Republican 12,58842.9% OtherEmil Benvenuto(incumbent) Other 9,48832.3% DemocraticNed Lamont Democratic 7,27824.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,726
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEmil BenvenutoWon Republican 25,62166.2% DemocraticPeter Gasparino Democratic 13,10533.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,140
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael L. MoranoWon(incumbent) Republican 16,05263.9% DemocraticStephen Fuzesi Jr. Democratic 9,08836.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,783
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael L. MoranoWon(incumbent) Republican 31,67470.7% DemocraticBetsy Gooch Democratic 13,10929.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,341
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael L. MoranoWon(incumbent) Republican 19,66164.8% DemocraticPeter Gasparino Democratic 10,68035.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,792
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael L. MoranoWon(incumbent) Republican 24,09665.5% DemocraticSuzanne E. Bailey Democratic 12,69634.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,953
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael L. MoranoWon(incumbent) Republican 15,30556.8% DemocraticPeter Gasparino Democratic 11,64843.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,887
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael L. MoranoWon Republican 22,38559.1% DemocraticSheila G. Arnaboldi Democratic 15,50240.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,345
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFlorence D. FinneyWon(incumbent) Republican 14,62653.5% DemocraticMary B. Sullivan Democratic 12,71946.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,414
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFlorence D. FinneyWon(incumbent) Republican 25,63366.7% DemocraticAlfred B. Lewis Democratic 12,78133.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,315
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFlorence D. FinneyWon(incumbent) Republican 19,03864.9% DemocraticMary B. Sullivan Democratic 10,27735.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,669
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut Senate District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFlorence D. FinneyWon(incumbent) Republican 22,98964.5% DemocraticWilliam F. Asher Democratic 12,68035.5%
- 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
- 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 Senate District 36, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/senate/36. Retrieved October 30, 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/sldu:36
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026