2024 United States Senate election in Connecticut
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The 2024 United States Senate election in Connecticut will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Connecticut. Primary elections will take place on August 13, 2024.[1] Incumbent two-term Democratic Senator Chris Murphy was re-elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2018.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Chris Murphy, incumbent U.S. senator[2]
Endorsements
Chris Murphy
- U.S representatives
- Gabby Giffords, U.S. representative from Arizona's 8th congressional district (2007–2012)[3]
- Organizations
- Feminist Majority PAC[4]
- Giffords[3]
- Humane Society Legislative Fund[5]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[6]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[7]
- J Street PAC[8]
- League of Conservation Voters[9]
- Natural Resources Defense Council[10]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[11]
- Population Connection Action Fund[12]
- Sierra Club[13]
- Political parties
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Chris Murphy (D) | $11,875,574 | $7,595,92 | $9,064,361 |
Source: Federal Election Commission[15] |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Matthew Corey, navy veteran, pub/golf course owner, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018, Republican nominee for Connecticut's 1st congressional district in 2014 and 2016, Independent candidate for the 1st District in 2012, and Republican nominee for state senate district 4 in 2020[16]
- John Flynn, investment executive and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022[17]
- Robert Hyde, lobbying firm owner and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022[17]
- Robert Krawiecki[18]
- Gerry Smith, first selectman[a] of Beacon Falls[19]
Endorsements
Gerry Smith
- Political Parties
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2024 | |||
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Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Gerry Smith (R) | $34,634 | $8,538 | $26,096 |
Source: Federal Election Commission[15] |
Green primary
Candidates
Declared
- Justin Paglino, co-chair of the Connecticut Green Party and nominee for Connecticut's 3rd congressional district in 2020 and 2022[21]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid D | November 9, 2023 |
Inside Elections[23] | Solid D | November 9, 2023 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe D | November 9, 2023 |
Decision Desk HQ/The Hill[25] | Safe D | June 8, 2024 |
Elections Daily[26] | Safe D | May 4, 2023 |
CNalysis[27] | Solid D | November 21, 2023 |
Notes
- ^ Mayor
References
- ^ "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ Everett, Burgess (October 5, 2022). "Senate Dems face brutal 2024 map with at least eight undecided incumbents". Politico. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), one of several rising younger senators, said he has "no plans other than to run for reelection."
- ^ a b "Senator Chris Murphy Endorsed for Reelection to US Senate". Giffords. December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "2024 – Feminist Majority PAC". feministmajoritypac.org. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Endorsements". 2024 Endorsements. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "Jewish Dems: President Biden Stands with Israel". Jewish Democratic Council of America. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Meet JAC's 2024 Candidates | Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs". jacpac.org. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Murphy". JStreetPAC. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "LCV Action Fund Announces First Round of Congressional Endorsements". League of Conservation Voters. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Dison, Denis (September 20, 2023). "NRDC Action Fund Endorses 51 House, Senate Incumbents". NRDC Action Fund. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates". Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Endorsements". Population Connection Action Fund. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Endorsements | Sierra Club Independent Action". www.sierraclubindependentaction.org. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Dixon, Ken. "CT Democrats unanimously back Chris Murphy for 3rd term in US Senate". CT Insider. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "2024 Election United States Senate - Connecticut". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ Flynn, Jim (May 14, 2024). "Corey plans to pursue primary against Smith for GOP Senate nomination | Republican-American". Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Moritz, John (August 15, 2023). "Who's in and who's out: Connecticut's congressional delegation reveal re-election plans". CT Insider. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Kevin Rennie. "A Bristol Krawiecki emerges armed with roses and nine forgettable points for U.S. Senate bid". Daily Ructions. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
Robert Krawiecki announced at this week's Bristol Republican Town Committee meeting that he is seeking his party's nomination for the United States Senate, Daily Ructions has learned.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (February 6, 2024). "GOP's Gerry Smith opens uphill race against Sen. Chris Murphy". CT Mirror. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Scott-Smith, Brian (May 14, 2024). "Connecticut Republicans Nominate Gerry Smith But Face An August Primary". CT News Junkie. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
The Connecticut Republican Party nominated Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith to challenge US Sen. Chris Murphy for his seat in November on Monday at the party's convention at Central Connecticut State University.
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specified (help) - ^ Willow Evans, Jordan (December 13, 2023). "Colorado's Longmont Green Party to Host Virtual Forum for National Candidates". Independent Political Report. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Senate Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Senate prediction map". elections2024.thehill.com/. The Hill. June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Election Ratings". Elections Daily. August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "'24 Senate Forecast". CNalysis. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Matthew Corey (R) for Senate
- John Flynn (R) for Senate
- Robert Hyde (R) for Senate
- Chris Murphy (D) for Senate
- Gerry Smith (R) for Senate