Connecticut State Senate District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Derek Slap Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Derek SlapDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Derek Slap (Democratic) won by 36.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Derek SlapIncumbentDemocratic
Source: portal.ct.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 53,803
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDerek SlapWon Democratic 36,67168.2% RepublicanKyla Zimmermann Republican 17,13231.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,947
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDerek SlapWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,947100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,104
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDerek SlapWon Democratic 37,36065.4% RepublicanPhillip Chabot Republican 17,96431.5% OtherJoelle Nawrocki Other 1,7803.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,180
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth ByeWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,98865.7% RepublicanPhillip Chabot Republican 16,19234.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,783
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth ByeWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,65559.2% RepublicanMark Merritt Republican 21,12840.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,638
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth ByeWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,18158.9% RepublicanBill Wadsworth Republican 15,45741.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,542
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth ByeWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,542100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,268
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth ByeWon Democratic 25,08562.3% RepublicanJoseph Merritt Republican 15,18337.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,847
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJonathan A. HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,04070.9% RepublicanJoseph Merritt Republican 14,80729.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,420
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJonathan A. HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,16470.7% RepublicanKimberly E. Ryder Republican 11,25629.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,131
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJonathan A. HarrisWon Democratic 28,50258.0% RepublicanKevin Connors Republican 20,62942.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,196
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,76267.5% RepublicanDouglas T. Putnam Republican 11,05331.4% OtherAbraham J. Walker Other 3811.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,306
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,87772.2% RepublicanRobert H. Lutts Republican 13,42927.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,378
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,08269.8% RepublicanCharlie Martin Republican 11,29630.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,287
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,90963.3% RepublicanGeoffrey G. Fisher Republican 17,37836.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,614
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,43560.2% RepublicanRobert W. Cornell Republican 12,83531.6% OtherJohn P. Kilian Other 3,3448.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,494
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,46866.9% RepublicanBruce Biosture Republican 17,02633.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,217
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,37265.6% RepublicanDouglas T. Putnam Republican 13,42133.4% LibertarianAlfred F. Neves Libertarian 4241.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,259
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,82164.6% RepublicanRobert W. Cornell Republican 17,06334.6% LibertarianAlfred F. Neves Libertarian 3750.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,537
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. SullivanWon Democratic 21,37455.5% RepublicanCharles R. Matties Republican 17,16344.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,217
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnne P. StreeterWon(incumbent) Republican 33,24064.9% DemocraticRaymond D. Shea Democratic 17,97735.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,679
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnne P. StreeterWon Republican 24,27456.9% DemocraticGerald A. Roisman Democratic 18,09242.4% LibertarianDana L. Downing Libertarian 3130.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,314
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. LeonhardtWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,20050.1% RepublicanCharles R. Matties Republican 24,11449.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,238
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. LeonhardtWon Democratic 20,86853.2% RepublicanDouglas T. Putnam(incumbent) Republican 18,37046.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,386
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas T. PutnamWon Republican 24,78751.2% DemocraticDavid H. Neiditz(incumbent) Democratic 23,59948.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,305
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid H. NeiditzWon Democratic 22,81055.2% RepublicanEllsworth S. Grant Republican 18,49544.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,563
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNicholas A. LengeWon Republican 26,08452.6% DemocraticJay W. Jackson(incumbent) Democratic 23,47947.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,972
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay W. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,92051.2% RepublicanGilbert Lebovitz Republican 17,05248.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,514
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay W. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,91955.8% RepublicanJules S. Tarlow Republican 16,59544.2%
- 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 Senate District 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ct/senate/5. 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/sldu:5
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