Key Takeaways — Connecticut
- Harris won Connecticut by +14.5 in 2024 (56.2% vs 41.7%) — Safe D, with one of the highest per-capita incomes in the nation driven by Fairfield County finance and insurance industries
- Senator Chris Murphy has become a leading Democratic voice on gun control, leading the Senate floor filibuster after the Sandy Hook shooting that killed 20 children in Newtown, CT in 2012
- Connecticut has the highest gun death rate disparity between its strictest-control policies and neighboring states — making it a central example in debates about state-level gun law effectiveness
- Despite being Safe D federally, Connecticut elected Republican governors from 1995-2019 — showing the state's tradition of ticket-splitting on fiscal conservatism versus social liberalism
2024 Presidential Election — Connecticut
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +14.5. Margin: 14.5 pts.
Key Facts — Connecticut
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Connecticut vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Connecticut voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 56.2% versus Trump's 41.7%. The state has 7 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from Connecticut?
Connecticut's two US senators are Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is Connecticut's political lean?
Connecticut is rated "Safe D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Hartford, and Connecticut carries 7 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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