Connecticut State House District 116
Safe Democratic — shifted 9.4pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 23K residents
Connecticut State House District 116 is a state house district that has a population of 22,822. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+21.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.0% | 38.8% | D+21.3 | R+9.4 |
| 2020* | 64.8% | 34.1% | D+30.7 | R+17.9 |
| 2016* | 72.9% | 24.3% | D+48.6 | R+9.2 |
| 2012* | 78.9% | 21.1% | D+57.8 | D+2.1 |
| 2008* | 77.4% | 21.6% | D+55.7 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines CT-HD-116?
CT-HD-116 has been trending Republican — 37pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 21.3% margin
- Shifted 36.5 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | CT-HD-116 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 33.8% | 10.8% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 30.7% | 63.2% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 27.4% | 17.3% | 19.3% |
Asian | 6.3% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.0% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Connecticut State House District 116? 22,822 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in CT-HD-116
How competitive is CT-HD-116?
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150 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| CT-HD-15 | D+67.0 |
| CT-HD-07 | D+64.8 |
| CT-HD-04 | D+64.6 |
| CT-HD-03 | D+64.6 |
| CT-HD-01 | D+64.6 |
| CT-HD-92 | D+63.3 |
| CT-HD-97 | D+63.3 |
| CT-HD-96 | D+63.2 |
| CT-HD-93 | D+63.2 |
| CT-HD-95 | D+63.0 |
| CT-HD-06 | D+62.3 |
| CT-HD-94 | D+55.1 |
| CT-HD-18 | D+50.1 |
| CT-HD-54 | D+48.4 |
| CT-HD-91 | D+47.5 |
| CT-HD-88 | D+47.4 |
| CT-HD-127 | D+46.7 |
| CT-HD-05 | D+46.6 |
| CT-HD-124 | D+46.6 |
| CT-HD-126 | D+46.6 |
| CT-HD-130 | D+46.6 |
| CT-HD-128 | D+46.4 |
| CT-HD-129 | D+45.3 |
| CT-HD-19 | D+44.4 |
| CT-HD-136 | D+44.3 |