Connecticut 145th State House District
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +49.8% |
| 2008 | +60.2% |
| 2012 | +39.8% |
| 2016 | +62.5% |
| 2020 | +59.3% |
| 2024 | +26.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 62.5%Harris6,173 | 35.8%Trump3,533 | 1.7% | D+26.7 | R+32.5 | D+28.2 | 9,874 | |
| D | 79.2%Biden5,785 | 19.9%Trump1,456 | 0.9% | D+59.3 | R+3.2 | D+54.8 | 7,304 | |
| D | 79.9%Clinton5,182 | 17.4%Trump1,129 | 2.7% | D+62.5 | D+22.7 | D+60.4 | 6,489 | |
| D | 69.4%Obama5,121 | 29.7%Romney2,188 | 0.9% | D+39.8 | R+20.4 | D+35.9 | 7,377 | |
| D | 79.9%Obama4,861 | 19.7%McCain1,198 | 0.4% | D+60.2 | D+10.4 | D+52.9 | 6,086 | |
| D | 74.4%Kerry4,125 | 24.6%Bush1,365 | 0.9% | D+49.8 | — | D+52.3 | 5,542 |
Current officeholders
State legislative officeholder from OpenStates nightly current-legislator data.
With a 2024 presidential margin exceeding 26 points, District 145 sits firmly in the Democratic column, reflecting the dense urban or inner-suburban demographics typical of Connecticut's most lopsided legislative constituencies.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 62.5 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 32.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 26.7 points.
A population of 23,505, a 20% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,781 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District 121 and State House District 140.
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Connecticut 145th State House District. Akashic. https://akashic.app/sld-lower/09145/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.