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John W Fonfara

Won 9 consecutive elections as state senate from Connecticut

Democratic
State SenateState House
Electoral Grade
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11
Races
10-1
W-L (91%)
+96.2
Avg Margin
1986–2022
Career Span
Best: +175.7 (2006 State Senate)Worst: 39.4 (2022 State Senate)
91%
Win Rate
9
Win Streak
36 yrs
Career Span
98K
Career Votes

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Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

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Career Margin Trend11 races

State House
State Senate
R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601986: D+62.9 - Click to view1988: D+46.4 - Click to view1998: D+100.0 - Click to view2004: D+85.7 - Click to view2006: D+175.7 - Click to view2006: D+175.7 - Click to view2012: D+118.3 - Click to view2012: D+118.3 - Click to view2016: D+83.3 - Click to view2016: D+52.5 - Click to view2022: D+39.4 - Click to view198619982006201220162022

Career Timeline

2022 State SenateConnecticutDistrict 1
11,579
Candidate Votes
68.2%
Vote %
16,981
Total Votes
+39.4%
Margin
Top opponent: Alexander ColaiacovoREP

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Geographic Performance

11 races with county data

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11 races available

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Opponents Faced7 opponents

Barbara J RuheREP
3-03 matchups · 2012–2016
Robert M PandolfoOTH
2-02 matchups · 2006–2006
Alexander ColaiacovoREP
1-02022 State Senate(+39.4)
Matthew D RitterDEM
0-12016 State House(+83.3)
Michael S DerosaOTH
1-02004 State Senate(+85.7)
Joseph TrigilaREP
1-01988 State House(+46.4)
John Lupo Jr.REP
1-01986 State House(+62.9)
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