Connecticut State House District 48
Competitive — shifted 7.8pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 23K residents
Connecticut State House District 48 is a state house district that has a population of 23,412. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+0.8. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.6% | 48.8% | D+0.8 | R+7.8 |
| 2020 | 53.1% | 44.6% | D+8.6 | D+15.8 |
| 2016 | 43.1% | 50.3% | R+7.2 | R+13.3 |
| 2012 | 53.0% | 47.0% | D+6.1 | R+7.2 |
| 2008 | 55.7% | 42.4% | D+13.3 | — |
What defines CT-HD-48?
CT-HD-48 has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (4D, 1R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- The 2024 election was decided by just 0.8 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2016
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 20.5 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | CT-HD-48 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 84.2% | 63.2% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 7.3% | 17.3% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.0% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Asian | 2.2% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 1.9% | 10.8% | 12.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Connecticut State House District 48? 23,412 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-48
How competitive is CT-HD-48?
Other Connecticut State House Districts
176 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 |