Connecticut's 1st congressional district

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Connecticut's 1st Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat John Larson, who has represented the district since 1999.

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Municipalities 2 Demographics 3 Representatives 4 References

[edit] Geography

The First District encompasses much of central Connecticut and includes municipalities within Hartford, Litchfield, and Middlesex counties.

[edit] Municipalities

• Barkhamsted
• Berlin
• Bloomfield
• Bristol
• Colebrook
• Cromwell
• East Granby
• East Hartford
• East Windsor
• Glastonbury
• Granby
• Hartford
• Hartland
• Manchester
• Middletown
• New Hartford
• Newington
• Portland
• Rocky Hill
• Southington
• South Windsor
• Torrington
• West Hartford
• Wethersfield
• Winchester
• Windsor
• Windsor Locks

Source: Representative John B. Larson: First District. U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved on 2006-10-03.

[edit] Demographics

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005[1]
Party		Active Voters	Inactive Voters	Total Voters	Percentage
	Democratic	156,784	11,392	168,176	40.39%
	Republican	71,932	3,348	75,280	18.08%
	Unaffiliated	161,327	11,299	172,626	41.46%
	Minor Parties	301	29	330	0.07%
Total		390,334	26,068	416,412	100%

[edit] Representatives

Representative	Party	Years	District home	Note
…		1789 – 1971	…
William R. Cotter	Democratic	January 3, 1971 – September 8, 1981	Hartford	Died
Vacant		September 9, 1981 – January 11, 1982
Barbara B. Kennelly	Democratic	January 12, 1982 – January 3, 1999	Hartford	Retired following an unsuccessful bid for governor
John Larson	Democratic	January 3, 1999 – present	East Hartford

[edit] References

1. ^ Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005 (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved on 2006-10-02.

Connecticut's congressional districts
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