2025 Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 special election
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April 22, 2025
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A special election in the U.S. state of Connecticut was held on April 22, 2025, to elect a new member to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 113. The special election was called after the resignation of longtime Republican incumbent Jason Perillo following his election to the Connecticut Senate. District 113 contains part of the town of Shelton, located within the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
Background and procedure
On February 28, 2025, Republican representative Jason Perillo resigned soon after winning a special election to the Connecticut Senate. He had held the seat since 2007. Under state law, the Governor of Connecticut is required to call a special election within 10 days of a state legislative seat becoming vacant, and the election must be held within 46 days of the call. Governor Ned Lamont called the election on March 7 and scheduled the election for April 22.[1] This special election will not affect the balance of power in the state house, as Democrats held a 102–49 supermajority in the chamber prior to the vacancy.[2]
Previous results (2007–present)
| Year | Republicans | Democrats | ||||
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| 2024 | Jason Perillo (i) | 9,346 | 100.00% | |||
| 2022 | Jason Perillo (i) | 7,089 | 100.00% | |||
| 2020 | Jason Perillo (i) | 8,010 | 64.12% | Elaine Matto | 4,483 | 35.88% |
| 2018 | Jason Perillo (i) | 6,233 | 65.06% | Elaine Matto | 3,347 | 34.94% |
| 2016 | Jason Perillo (i) | 8,090 | 72.84% | Adam Heller | 3,017 | 27.16% |
| 2014 | Jason Perillo (i) | 5,695 | 100.00% | |||
| 2012 | Jason Perillo (i) | 6,574 | 69.46% | Elaine Matto | 2,891 | 30.54% |
| 2010 | Jason Perillo (i) | 5,130 | 67.47% | Elaine Matto | 2,473 | 32.53% |
| 2008 | Jason Perillo (i) | 7,847 | 100.00% | |||
| 2007 sp | Jason Perillo | 2,107 | 64.59% | James Orazietti | 1,155 | 35.41% |
Candidates
Political parties had until March 17 to nominate candidates for the office, as there are no primaries for special elections. Write-in candidates had until April 2 to register.[3]
- Amy Romano, member of the Shelton Board of Education (Republican)[4]
- Michael Duncan, member of the Shelton Water Pollution Control Authority (Democratic)[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Amy Romano | 1,638 | 52.55 | −47.45% | |
| Democratic | Michael Duncan | 1,479 | 47.45 | +47.45% | |
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | 3,117 | 100.00% | |||
See also
References
- ^ "Governor Lamont Orders Special Election on April 22 for State Representative Seat in Shelton". Governor Ned Lamont. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ Sundqvist, Viktoria (March 10, 2025). "Special Election Set for April 22 In 113th District House Race". CT News Junkie. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ "Special Election Calendar: 113th Assembly District" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Gioiele, Brian (March 13, 2025). "In Shelton special election, Amy Romano and Michael Duncan vie for vacated state rep seat". Connecticut Post. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
External links
- Elections and Voter Information (Connecticut Secretary of State)
- Sample Ballot (Connecticut Secretary of State)
- Connecticut's 113th House of Representatives district (Ballotpedia)