Connecticut House of Representatives District 6
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Connecticut House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent
Assumed office: March 6, 2023
Connecticut House of Representatives District 6 is represented by James B. Sánchez (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Connecticut state representatives represented an average of 23,896 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 23,719 residents.
About the office
Members of the Connecticut House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits.[1] Connecticut legislators assume office the Wednesday following the first Monday of the January next succeeding their election.[2]
Qualifications
Article III, Section 4 of the Connecticut Constitution states: "The house of representatives shall consist of not less than one hundred twenty-five and not more than two hundred twenty-five members, each of whom shall be an elector residing in the assembly district from which he is elected. Each assembly district shall be contiguous as to territory and shall elect no more than one representative. For the purpose of forming assembly districts no town shall be divided except for the purpose of forming assembly districts wholly within the town."[3]
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[4] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $40,000/year | No per diem is paid. |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Connecticut General Assembly, a special election must be conducted to fill the vacant seat. The governor must call for an election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. All special elections must be held no later than 46 days after a governor's declaration. If the vacancy occurs between the 125th day and the 49th day before the day of the regular election, the special election will be held on the same day as the general election. If a vacancy occurs after the 49th day before the general election but before the Wednesday following the first Monday of January of the next-succeeding year, the governor shall not call a special election unless the vacant position is that of a member-elect.[5]
See sources: Connecticut Gen. Stat. § 9-215
District map
Redistricting
2020-2022
The Connecticut Reapportionment Commission voted 8-0 in favor of new maps for the state's 151 House districts and 36 Senate districts on November 18 and November 23, 2021, respectively.[6][7] The commission, made up of four Democratic lawmakers, four Republican lawmakers, and a ninth member selected by the commissioners, took over the redistricting process after the previous Reapportionment Committee failed to meet its Sept. 15 deadline to select maps and win two-thirds approval from both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly.[8] Census data was not delivered until Sept. 16. Unlike the committee, maps prepared by the Reapportionment Commission did not need to win approval from the General Assembly.[9] This map took effect for Connecticut's 2022 legislative elections.
How does redistricting in Connecticut work? In Connecticut, the state legislature is primarily responsible for drawing both congressional and state legislative district lines. Maps must be approved by a two-thirds vote in each chamber. If the state legislature is unable to approve new maps, a backup commission is convened to draw congressional and state legislative district boundaries. The commission consists of nine members. The four legislative leaders (i.e., the majority and minority leaders of each chamber of the legislature) appoint two members each. The ninth member is selected by the eight previously selected commissioners.[10][11]
The Connecticut Constitution requires that all districts, whether congressional or state legislative, be contiguous. In addition, state House districts must "not divide towns except where necessary to comply with other legal requirements."[12]
Connecticut House of Representatives District 6
until January 3, 2023
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Connecticut House of Representatives District 6
starting January 4, 2023
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent James B. Sánchez advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 6.
2023
A special election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 6 was called for February 28, 2023. The filing deadline for nominating petition candidates and the deadline for political parties to nominate candidates was January 23, 2023. The filing deadline for write-in candidates was February 14, 2023.[13]
The seat became vacant after Edwin Vargas (D) resigned on January 3, 2023, to pursue a position in academia.[14][15]
General election
2022
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edwin Vargas advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 6.
2020
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edwin Vargas advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 6.
2018
General election
2016
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Edwin Vargas defeated Russell Williams in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 6 general election.[16]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 6 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Edwin Vargas Incumbent |
89.12% | 5,422 | |
| Republican | Russell Williams | 10.88% | 662 | |
| Total Votes | 6,084 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State |
Incumbent Edwin Vargas ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 6 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 6 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Edwin Vargas Incumbent (unopposed) |
Russell Williams ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 6 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 6 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Russell Williams (unopposed) |
2014
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Incumbent Edwin Vargas was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Michael Lupo was unopposed in the Republican primary. Vargas defeated Lupo in the general election.[17][18]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edwin Vargas Incumbent |
76.4% | 2,506 | |
| Republican | Michael Lupo | 13.7% | 451 | |
| Working Families | Edwin Vargas Incumbent |
9.9% | 324 | |
| Total Votes | 3,281 |
2012
Elections for the office of Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 14, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 12, 2012. A total of 151 seats were up for election in 2012. Edwin Vargas defeated incumbent Hector Robles in the August 14 Democratic primary before defeating Michael Lupo (R) in the general election. Lupo ran without opposition in the August 14 Republican primary election.[19] [20]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edwin Vargas |
89% | 5,031 | |
| Republican | Michael J. Lupo | 11% | 620 | |
| Total Votes | 5,651 |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Edwin Vargas |
56% | 658 |
| Hector Robles Incumbent | 44% | 518 |
| Total Votes | 1,176 |
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2024, candidates for Connecticut House of Representatives District 6 raised a total of $531,735. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $24,170 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Connecticut House of Representatives District 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $6,840 | 2 | $3,420 |
| 2023 | $43,486 | 2 | $21,743 |
| 2022 | $14,647 | 1 | $14,647 |
| 2020 | $15,580 | 1 | $15,580 |
| 2018 | $585 | 1 | $585 |
| 2016 | $33,790 | 2 | $16,895 |
| 2014 | $33,825 | 2 | $16,913 |
| 2012 | $94,436 | 2 | $47,218 |
| 2010 | $72,754 | 2 | $36,377 |
| 2008 | $69,680 | 2 | $34,840 |
| 2006 | $18,775 | 1 | $18,775 |
| 2004 | $96,343 | 2 | $48,172 |
| 2002 | $18,220 | 1 | $18,220 |
| 2000 | $12,774 | 1 | $12,774 |
| Total | $531,735 | 22 | $24,170 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, "Length of terms of Connecticut State Senators," accessed December 16, 2013
- ↑ Connecticut Constitution, "Article Three, Section 10," accessed November 1, 2021
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, "Constitution of the State of Connecticut - Article 3, Section 4," accessed January 25, 2023
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, "Connecticut General Statutes," accessed February 10, 2021 (Statute 9-215(a), Connecticut General Statutes)
- ↑ News 12 Connecticut, "CT Reapportionment Commission unanimously votes to approve new statewide house district map," Nov. 18, 2021
- ↑ CT News Junkie, "Redistricting Commission Tweaks Senate Map," Nov. 23, 2021
- ↑ The ninth member only votes in the event of a tie.
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed Oct. 12, 2021
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "Connecticut," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑ Connecticut Constitution, "Article XXVI, Section 2.b," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "Who draws the lines?" accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ Office of the Secretary of the State, "ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS 6, 100 & 148 SPECIAL ELECTION CALENDAR," accessed January 18, 2023
- ↑ Office of the Secretary of the State, "Secretary Kohler Receives the Resignations of State Representatives Edwin Vargas and Dan Fox," January 4, 2023
- ↑ chron.com, "Hartford Rep. Edwin Vargas to resign from legislature," January 3, 2023
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2012 General Election," October 29, 2013
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2012 General Primary," October 29, 2013
