Population: 3,483,372
Size: 4,845 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 4 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 54.3% v. 43.9%
Lower House
Total seats: 151
Party breakdown: 107D/44R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 36
Party breakdown: 24D/12R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Constitutional Offices
Governor: R
Lt. Governor: R
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Christopher Dodd (D)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
Joseph Lieberman (I)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 5
Party breakdown: 4(D) 1(R)
Competitive districts:
Connecticut Democrats
179 Allyn Street Suite 301 - Google Maps [1]
Hartford, CT 6103
(860) 560-1775
www.dems.info [2]
The legislature has the responsibility for both state legislative and congressional districting. If they fail to meet the deadline, the governor appoints a nine-member redistricting commission. The Governor has no veto power over redistricting at either the congressional or state legislative levels.