1984 Connecticut Senate election

none June 2024 1984 Connecticut State Senate election Connecticut legislative no 1982 Connecticut Senate election 1982 1986 Connecticut Senate election 1986 All 36 seats in the Connecticut State Senate 19 November 6, 1984 110px 150x150px Philip Robertson Connecticut Republican Party 34th 13 13 11 24 779,216 55.27% 10.44% Richard F. Schneller.png Richard Schneller(retired) Connecticut Democratic Party 20th 23 22 10 12 623,619 44.24% 10.74% 1984 Connecticut Senate Election.png 280px Results:#92C5DE Democratic hold #0671B0 Democratic gain#F48882 Republican hold #CA0120 Republican gain President pro tempore James J. Murphy, Jr. Connecticut Democratic Party Philip Robertson Connecticut Republican Party The 1984 Connecticut State Senate elections took place as a part of the biennial 1984 United States elections. All 36 seats were up for re-election. Senators serve two year terms and are up for re-election every election cycle. Mainly with the help of Reagan's coattails, as he had won Connecticut by twenty-one points on the same ballot, the Republicans took control of the Senate, managing to secure a two-thirds supermajority over the Democrats, although failing to secure a supermajority in the state house.Republicans take over state House and Senate November 7, 1984 https://books.google.com/books?id=xS1SAAAAIBAJ&dq=democrats+senate+hartford&pg=PA4&article_id=1590,1489123 The Day1984 Statement of Vote November 6, 1984 https://electionhistory.ct.gov/eng/contests/get_source_documentation/11813/1 Connecticut Secretary of StateCONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE SHIFTS TO G.O.P. CONTROL November 7, 1984 Richard L. Madden https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/07/nyregion/connecticut-legislature-shifts-to-gop-control.html New York Times Retirements Three incumbents did not seek re-election.3 Legislators To Retire From General Assembly May 16, 1984 https://books.google.com/books?id=hypJAAAAIBAJ&dq=will+rogers+senate+retirement&pg=PA6&article_id=3157,2845115 The Norwalk Hour Democrats District 18: Mary A. Martin retired.Mrs. Martin officially announces retirement Thomas Farragher May 14, 1984 https://books.google.com/books?id=FQsiAAAAIBAJ&dq=Mary+A.+Martin&pg=PA7&article_id=1986,3075240 The Day District 20: Richard F. Schneller retired.Schneller to leave State Senate Judd Everhart March 22, 1984 https://books.google.com/books?id=6CBJAAAAIBAJ&dq=democrats+senate+hartford&pg=PA17&article_id=1979,3626625 The Norwalk Hour Republican District 32: William "Bill" F. Rogers III retired. Special elections Two special elections occurred between 1982 and the general election in 1984. One was held on May 2, 1983, for Democratic Senator Audrey P. Beck's seat in the 29th district after she committed suicide on March 12, 1983.Senator Audrey P. Beck Of Connecticut Is Dead March 12, 1983 https://www.nytimes.com/1983/03/12/obituaries/senator-audrey-p-beck-of-connecticut-is-dead.html New York TimesWeicker's Success and Efforts Bouying GOP in Today's Elections May 2, 1983 https://books.google.com/books?id=SBBJAAAAIBAJ&dq=special+senate+election+connecticut&pg=PA2&article_id=1108,15200 The Norwalk Hour Five-term Democratic state representative Kevin P. Johnston managed to beat Republican lawyer and former Windham selectman candidate Dennis Gamache 57% to 43%, holding the seat Democratic.GOP Picks Up the Most Muninciple Leader Posts May 3, 1983 https://books.google.com/books?id=SRBJAAAAIBAJ&dq=special+senate+election+connecticut&pg=PA4&article_id=1295,210139 The Norwalk Hour Another was held for the 27th district after Democratic Senator Thom Serrani resigned when he was elected Mayor of Stamford.A DEMOCRAT IS ELECTED THE NEW MAYOR OF STAMFORD November 9, 1983 Richard L. Madden https://www.nytimes.com/1983/11/09/nyregion/a-democrat-is-elected-the-new-mayor-of-stamford.html New York Times On February 21, 1984, Democrat state representative Anthony Truglia beat Republican candidate Marie Hawe 63% to 37%.Truglia Wins Senate Race February 22, 1984 https://books.google.com/books?id=1hBJAAAAIBAJ&dq=special+senate+election+truglia&pg=PA5&article_id=3985,3615812 The Norwalk Hour Incumbents defeated Ten incumbents were defeated in general elections.Office of the Secretary of State https://electionhistory.ct.gov/eng/contests/search/year_from:1984/year_to:1984/office_id:48/stage:et-id-3 Connecticut Secretary of State In general election Independents District 2: Wilber G. Smith lost re-election to Democrat Frank D. Barrows after he had switched from Democratic to Independent. Democrats District 9: Cynthia Matthews lost re-election to Richard B. Johnston. District 12: Regina R. Smith lost re-election to Richard S. Eaton. District 15: Robert G. Dorr lost re-election to Thomas F. Upson. District 16: William J. Sullivan lost re-election to Joseph Markley. District 17: Eugene A. Skowronski lost re-election to John F. Consoli. District 19: James J. Murphy Jr. lost re-election to Eric R. Benson. District 22: Howard T. Owens Jr. lost re-election to Lee Scarpetti. District 24: Wayne A. Baker lost re-election to Robert T. Miller. District 35: Michael J. Skelley lost re-election to James D. Giulietti. Results Senate seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Connecticut Republican Party 66.67 Democratic Democratic Party of Connecticut 33.33 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Connecticut Republican Party 55.27 Democratic Democratic Party of Connecticut 44.24 District 1 Connecticut's 1st State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut William DiBella (incumbent) 20,161 68.2% Connecticut Republican Party Donald B. LaCroix 9,411 31.8% 29,572 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 2 Incumbent Democrat Wilber G. Smith had many past quarrels with the Hartford Democratic Party leadership, challenging its city council with his own "Neighborhood Slate" for election in 1983. Many in the party viewed Smith as "divisive", and sought to nominate Frank D. Barrows, a relatively unknown party organizer who was deemed as more "cooperative" with the party. Hartford mayor Thirman Milner, who Smith was a close advisor to, supported the incumbent Senator.Barrows' Nomination Ends Search for 'Team Player' https://www.newspapers.com/image/372670235 Steve Grant Newspapers.com subscription Hartford Courant July 26, 1984Senator Gets Unexpected Assistance https://www.newspapers.com/image/372454920 Charles F.J. Morse Newspapers.com subscription Hartford Courant July 16, 1984 The Democratic convention on July 24 ended up being a dramatic defeat for Smith, who received only four (or 8.5%) votes out of the total 47 delegates voting, failing to meet the 10 vote (or 20%) threshold to force a primary. The vote was a clear sign of the delegates' irritation with Smith, with Barrows receiving 32 (or 68%) of the total delegate vote, winning the nomination outright. Soon after, Smith announced his campaign for re-election as an independent. Democratic convention, July 24Smith Fails To Win Party Endorsement https://www.newspapers.com/image/373220820 Michele Jacklin Charles F.J. Morse Newspapers.com subscription Hartford Courant July 25, 1984 Candidate Round 1 Votes % Frank D. Barrows 32 68.08% Renelle Staton 6 12.77% Bernard Crowley 5 10.64% Wilber G. Smith 4 8.51% Inactive Ballots 0 ballots Connecticut's 2nd State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Frank D. Barrows 13,568 48.31% Connecticut Republican Party Mark J. Fernandez 8,283 29.49% Petitioning Candidate Wilber G. Smith (incumbent) 6,235 22.20% 28,086 100.00% Democratic Party of Connecticut Independent District 3 Connecticut's 3rd State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut John B. Larson (incumbent) 21,635 55.2% Connecticut Republican Party Kathleen O'Leary McGuire 17,553 44.8% 39,188 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 4 Connecticut's 4th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Carl A. Zinsser (incumbent) 24,759 54.4% Democratic Party of Connecticut Steve Cassano 20,721 45.6% 45,480 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 5 Connecticut's 5th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Anne Streeter (incumbent) 33,240 64.9% Democratic Party of Connecticut Raymond D. Shea 17,977 35.1% 51,217 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 6 Connecticut's 6th State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Joseph H. Harper Jr. (incumbent) 18,324 57.3% Connecticut Republican Party Alan L. Robertson Jr. 13,649 42.7% 31,973 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 7 Connecticut's 7th State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Cornelius O'Leary (incumbent) 21,246 54.4% Connecticut Republican Party Mary F. Hardin 17,781 45.6% 39,027 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 8 Connecticut's 8th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Reginald J. Smith (incumbent) 28,967 63.3% Democratic Party of Connecticut George G. Gentile 16,771 36.7% 45,738 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 9 Connecticut's 9th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Richard B. Johnston 23,716 50.8% Democratic Party of Connecticut Cynthia Matthews (incumbent) 22,933 49.2% 46,649 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 10 Connecticut's 10th State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut John C. Daniels (incumbent) 20,885 66.8% Connecticut Republican Party Caroline A. Dinegar 10,395 33.2% 31,280 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 11 Connecticut's 11th State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Anthony V. Avallone (incumbent) 20,103 60.8% Connecticut Republican Party Frank DePino 12,963 39.2% 33,066 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 12 Connecticut's 12th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Richard S. Eaton 23,687 55.2% Democratic Party of Connecticut Regina R. Smith (incumbent) 19,231 44.8% 42,918 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 13 Connecticut's 13th State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Amelia Mustone (incumbent) 19,282 52.0% Connecticut Republican Party Robert B. Treloar Jr. 17,126 46.2% Petitioning Candidate John Francis 657 1.8% 37,065 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 14 Connecticut's 14th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Tom Scott (incumbent) 28,758 69.5% Democratic Party of Connecticut James Amann 12,653 30.5% 41,411 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 15 Connecticut's 15th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Thomas F. Upson 22,967 59.4% Democratic Party of Connecticut Robert G. Dorr (incumbent) 15,730 40.6% 38,697 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 16 Connecticut's 16th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Joseph C. Markley 18,708 52.5% Democratic Party of Connecticut William J. Sullivan (incumbent) 16,909 47.5% 35,617 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 17 Connecticut's 17th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party John F. Consoli 21,609 52.4% Democratic Party of Connecticut Eugene A. Skowronski (incumbent) 19,595 47.6% 41,204 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 18 Connecticut's 18th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Donald Schoolcraft 19,333 57.3% Democratic Party of Connecticut Timothy D. Bates 14,427 42.7% 33,760 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 19 Connecticut's 19th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Eric H. Benson 18,741 51.9% Democratic Party of Connecticut James J. Murphy Jr. (incumbent) 17,377 48.1% 36,118 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 20 Connecticut's 20th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Pierce F. Connair 20,514 51.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut Patricia Hendel 19,684 49.0% 40,198 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 21 Connecticut's 21st State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party George Gunther (incumbent) 30,691 73.4% Democratic Party of Connecticut Albert C. Cioffari 11,103 26.6% 41,794 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 22 Connecticut's 22nd State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Lee Scarpetti 20,923 50.4% Democratic Party of Connecticut Howard T. Owens Jr. (incumbent) 20,589 49.6% 41,512 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 23 Connecticut's 23rd State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Margaret E. Morton (incumbent) 13,701 59.8% Connecticut Republican Party Rafael Segarra 9,207 40.2% 22,908 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 24 Connecticut's 24th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Robert T. Miller 20,538 54.7% Democratic Party of Connecticut Wayne A. Baker (incumbent) 17,039 45.3% 37,577 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 25 Connecticut's 25th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Andrew J. Santaniello Jr. (incumbent) 25,798 66.4% Democratic Party of Connecticut Ram H. Hingorani 13,051 33.6% 38,849 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 26 Connecticut's 26th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party John G. Matthews (incumbent) 34,950 71.3% Democratic Party of Connecticut Adam J. Freeman 14,057 28.7% 49,007 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 27 Connecticut's 27th State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Anthony D. Truglia 19,617 50.6% Connecticut Republican Party Grace Guroian 19,160 49.4% 38,777 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 28 Connecticut's 28th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Fred Lovegrove (incumbent) 31,817 68.4% Democratic Party of Connecticut Laurence Sarezky 14,717 31.6% 46,534 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 29 Connecticut's 29th State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Kevin P. Johnston 19,530 55.8% Connecticut Republican Party Charles T. Manley 15,490 44.2% 35,020 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 30 Connecticut's 30th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party M. Adela Eads (incumbent) 28,324 65.8% Democratic Party of Connecticut Harold D. Hansen 14,709 34.2% 43,033 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 31 Connecticut's 31st State Senate district election, 1984 Democratic Party of Connecticut Steven C. Casey (incumbent) 22,372 62.0% Connecticut Republican Party Michael S. Lacouture 13,688 38.0% 36,060 100.0% Democratic Party of Connecticut District 32 Connecticut's 32nd State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Jamie McLaughlin 31,029 73.7% Democratic Party of Connecticut Ronald M. Sullivan 11,066 26.3% 42,095 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 33 Connecticut's 33rd State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Kenneth T. Hampton (incumbent) 25,731 58.3% Democratic Party of Connecticut Stephen M. Davis 18,434 41.7% 44,165 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 34 Connecticut's 34th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Philip S. Robertson (incumbent) 28,678 67.6% Democratic Party of Connecticut Bernard G. Diana 13,767 32.4% 42,445 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party District 35 Connecticut's 35th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party James D. Giulietti 19,358 52.5% Democratic Party of Connecticut Michael J. Skelley (incumbent) 17,546 47.5% 36,904 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party Democratic Party of Connecticut District 36 Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1984 Connecticut Republican Party Michael L. Morano (incumbent) 31,674 70.7% Democratic Party of Connecticut Betsy Gooch 13,109 29.3% 44,783 100.0% Connecticut Republican Party References Category:1984 Connecticut elections Connecticut Senate election Category:November 1984 in the United States Category:Connecticut Senate elections