2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut

The 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut were held on November 2, 2004, to elect the five members of the U.S. House, one from each of the state's congressional districts, to represent Connecticut in the 109th Congress. The elections coincided with the Presidential election and a U.S. Senate election, as well as with Congressional elections in other states.

2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut

November 2, 2004 (2004-11-02)
All 5 Connecticut seats to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic Last election 3 2 Seats won 3 2 Seat change Popular vote 629,934 785,747 Percentage 44.09% 55.00%
Democratic   50–60% Democratic   70–80%

No seats changed partisan control. The republicans held on to their majority of districts in Connecticut. This is the last time Republicans had a majority of congressional districts in Connecticut.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut, 2004
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	785,747	55.00%	2	0
	Republican	629,934	44.09%	3	0
	Green	9,564	0.01%	0	0
	Working Families	5,741	<0.01%	0	0
	Write-in candidates	134	<0.01%	0	0
Totals		1,428,738	100.00%	5	—

District 1

See also: Connecticut's 1st congressional district

3 Term Incumbent Democrat John B. Larson faced Republican challenger John Halstead in the election; Larson was re-elected to a fourth term with 72.98 percent of the vote

Results

Connecticut's First Congressional District election, 2004

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John B. Larson (incumbent)	198,802	72.98
	Republican	John Halstead	73,601	25.54
Total votes			272,403	100
	Democratic hold

District 2

See also: Connecticut's 2nd congressional district

Incumbent Republican Rob Simmons went up against Democrat nominee Jim Sullivan. Simmons won re-election to a third term with 54.19% of the vote and a margin of 8.43%.

Results

Connecticut's Second Congressional District election, 2004

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Rob Simmons (incumbent)	166,412	54.19
	Democratic	Jim Sullivan	140,536	45.76
	Write-In	David R. Lyon	130	0.05
Total votes			307,078	100
	Republican hold

District 3

See also: Connecticut's 3rd congressional district

Incumbent Democrat Rosa L. DeLauro faced Republican challenger Richter Elser, in the election; DeLauro was re-elected in a landslide margin of 47.47%.

Results

Connecticut's Third Congressional District election, 2004

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Rosa L. DeLauro (incumbent)	200,638	72.44
	Republican	Richter Elser	69,160	24.97
	Green	Ralph Ferucci,	7,182	2.59
Total votes			276,980	100
	Democratic hold

District 4

See also: Connecticut's 4th congressional district

Incumbent Republican Christopher Shays faced Democratic challenger Diane Farrell in the election; Shays was re-elected with 52.43 percent of the vote.

Results

Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District election 2004

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Christopher Shays (incumbent)	152,493	52.43
	Democratic	Diane Farrell	138,333	47.56
	Write-In	Carl E. Vassar	4	0.01
Total votes			290,830	100
	Republican hold

District 5

See also: Connecticut's 5th congressional district

Incumbent Republican Nancy L. Johnson faced Democratic challenger Theresa B. Gerratana, Nancy L. Johnson defeated the Gerratana with 59.79% of the vote.

Results

Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District election, 2004

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Nancy L. Johnson (incumbent)	168,268	59.79
	Democratic	Theresa B. Gerratana	107,403	38.18
	Working Families	Wildey J. Moore	5,741	2.03
Total votes			281,447	100
	Republican hold