Connecticut

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General Information: 

Population: 3,483,372
Size: 4,845 sq. miles

Last Presidential election results:
Obama 60.6%     McCain 38.3%

This year, state parties are permitted to fund up to 85% of their operating budget with non-federal dollars – the only political organizations allowed to use this generous split.  The difference between the expenses that could be paid for with non-federal dollars, and the non-federal money raised and spent, is called the Opportunity Gap.

If this allocation is fully met, this would free their valuable federal dollars for voter registration, GOTV, and candidate advocacy that will directly benefit our candidates up and down the ballot.  But we must act immediately.  State parties have only 60 days from the date of an unnecessary federal expenditure to substitute non-federal funds, making early and frequent funding critical.  Please make a donation now to help close this gap.

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State Election Information: 

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

Federal Election Information: 

Senate

Christopher Dodd (D)

Next election: 2010
Challengers:

Joseph Lieberman (I)

Next election: 2012
Challengers:

House of Representatives

Seats in house: 5
Party breakdown: 5(D) 0(R)
Competitive districts:

State Party Information: 

Connecticut Democrats
179 Allyn Street Suite 301 - Google Maps
Hartford, CT 6103
(860) 560-1775
www.dems.info

Redistricting Information: 

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.