United States Senate election in Connecticut, 2024
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| General election |
| Election details |
| Filing deadline: June 11, 2024 |
| Primary: August 13, 2024 General: November 5, 2024 |
| How to vote |
| Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Connecticut |
| Race ratings |
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic |
| Ballotpedia analysis |
| U.S. Senate battlegrounds U.S. House battlegrounds Federal and state primary competitiveness Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2024 |
| See also |
U.S. Senate • 1st • 2nd • 3rd • 4th • 5th Connecticut elections, 2024 U.S. Congress elections, 2024 U.S. Senate elections, 2024 U.S. House elections, 2024 |
Voters in Connecticut will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 5, 2024.
The election will fill the Class I Senate seat held by Chris Murphy (D), who first took office in 2013.
To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:
- Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
- Appear on candidate lists released by government election agencies
General election
The general election will occur on November 5, 2024.
General election for U.S. Senate Connecticut
Incumbent Christopher S. Murphy, John Flynn, and Robert Hyde are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Connecticut on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Christopher S. Murphy (D) | |
 | John Flynn (R) | |
 | Robert Hyde (R)  | |
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Voting information
- See also: Voting in Connecticut
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Robert Hyde (R)
As your candidate, I’m focused on unity and progress. I believe in bringing people together, not driving them apart. I aim to build bridges in our community with a positive and inclusive campaign. My vision is one of collaboration and problem-solving, where we work hand in hand to overcome our challenges. Your support can help us achieve this vision. Together, we can create a future where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. #TogetherForProgress
Security and prosperity for all is my third key message. I’m committed to creating a safe and thriving community. Through effective policies, we can enhance our security, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for every resident. My track record and dedication prove I’m the right choice to lead us toward a brighter, more prosperous future. Let’s build a community where everyone feels secure and can pursue their dreams. Your vote can make this vision a reality. #SecureProsperity
Robert Hyde (R)
1. Economic Policy: Focusing on trade policies that protect American industries and jobs, promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign goods.
2. Immigration: Advocating for stricter immigration controls to protect jobs and resources for American citizens.
3. National Security: Supporting policies that enhance the country’s defense capabilities and protect national interests.
4. Foreign Policy: Promoting policies prioritizing American interests in international relations and agreements.
5. Healthcare: Working on healthcare reforms to ensure affordable and accessible healthcare for all Americans.
6. Education: Advocating for educational policies prioritizing American students and preparing them for the job market.
7. Infrastructure: Investing in American infrastructure to boost job creation and economic growth.
8. Environment: Balancing environmental protection with economic interests to ensure sustainable practices.
9. Taxation: Advocating for tax policies that promote economic growth and protect American businesses and workers. Please go to the “Issues” or “About” tab on www.HydeforSenate.com to learn more
Robert Hyde (R)
Robert Hyde (R)
Robert Hyde (R)
You can ask candidates in this race to fill out the survey by clicking their names below:
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Christopher S. Murphy | Democratic Party | $8,863,689 | $6,247,130 | $7,401,276 | As of September 30, 2023 |
| John Flynn | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Robert Hyde | Republican Party | $434 | $292 | $142 | As of September 30, 2023 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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General election race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from three outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[1]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[2][3][4]
| Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Connecticut, 2024 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| January 2, 2024 | December 19, 2023 | December 12, 2023 | December 5, 2023 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Connecticut in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Connecticut, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2024 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Connecticut | U.S. Senate | Ballot-qualified party | 2% of enrolled party members | N/A | TBD | Source |
| Connecticut | U.S. Senate | Unaffiliated | 1% of votes cast for the office in the last election, or 7,500, whichever is less | N/A | 8/7/2024 | Source |
Election history
The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016.
2022
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Connecticut
Incumbent Richard Blumenthal defeated Leora Levy, John Anderson, and Shabadjot Bharara in the general election for U.S. Senate Connecticut on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard Blumenthal (D / Working Families Party) | 57.5 | 723,864 |
 | Leora Levy (R) | 42.5 | 535,943 | |
 | John Anderson (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 68 | |
 | Shabadjot Bharara (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 12 | |
| Total votes: 1,259,887 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Hyduchak (Independent)
- Kristi Talmadge (Independent)
- John Flynn (Independent Party)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Richard Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Connecticut.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Connecticut
Leora Levy defeated Themis Klarides and Peter Lumaj in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Connecticut on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leora Levy | 50.6 | 46,943 |
 | Themis Klarides | 40.0 | 37,072 | |
 | Peter Lumaj | 9.4 | 8,703 | |
| Total votes: 92,718 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Hyde (R)
- Nicholas Connors (R)
- John Flynn (R)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Connecticut
Incumbent Christopher S. Murphy defeated Matthew Corey, Richard Lion, and Jeffery Russell in the general election for U.S. Senate Connecticut on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher S. Murphy (D) | 59.5 | 825,579 |
 | Matthew Corey (R) | 39.3 | 545,717 | |
 | Richard Lion (L) | 0.6 | 8,838 | |
 | Jeffery Russell (G) | 0.5 | 6,618 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 88 | ||
| Total votes: 1,386,840 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Fred Linck (Socialist Action Party)
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated Connecticut's U.S. Senate race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Richard Blumenthal (D) defeated Dan Carter (R), Richard Lion (L), Jeffery David Russell (G), and John Price (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced a primary election in August. Carter defeated August Wolf at the Republican convention. Blumenthal won re-election in the November 8 election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Richard Blumenthal Incumbent |
63.2% | 1,008,714 | |
| Republican | Dan Carter | 34.6% | 552,621 | |
| Libertarian | Richard Lion | 1.1% | 18,190 | |
| Green | Jeffery Russell | 1% | 16,713 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 38 | |
| Total Votes | 1,596,276 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of State | ||||
Political context
This section will be updated with information about the political landscape in Connecticut.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ The CT Mirror, "Clay Cope wins landslide in 5th, Daria Novak a squeaker in 2nd," May 9, 2016
- ↑ The CT Mirror, "CT GOP backs Carter for Senate, denies Wolf primary margin," May 9, 2016
- ↑ CNN, "Connecticut Senate Results," November 8, 2016
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