2016 Connecticut State Senate election

The 2016 Connecticut Senate election was held on November 8, 2016, concurrently with the elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives, to elect members to the Connecticut General Assembly. All 36 seats in the Connecticut Senate were up for election. The election resulted in a tie, with the parties controlling 18 seats each. Primary elections were held on August 9, 2016.[1][2]

2016 Connecticut Senate election

November 8, 2016
All 36 seats in the Connecticut State Senate 19 seats needed for a majority
Leader Martin Looney Len Fasano Party Democratic Republican Leader since January 7, 2015 January 7, 2015 Last election 21 15 Seats won 18 18 Seat change 3 3
President pro tempore of the Senate before election Martin Looney Democratic Elected President pro tempore of the Senate Martin Looney Democratic

Composition

Affiliation	Party (Shading indicates majority caucus)		Total
	Democratic	Republican		Vacant
Before Election	21	15	36	0
After Election	18	18	36	0
Change	3	3

Overview

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18	18
Democratic	Republican

References

1. Gupta, Ashna (November 14, 2016). "Connecticut State Senate split for the first time since 1893". Yale Daily News.
2. "Connecticut Election Results 2016". The New York Times.