United States Senate election in Connecticut, 2016
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The 2016 United States Senate election in Connecticut will take place on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Connecticut, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal is running for re-election to a second term in office.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Richard Blumenthal, incumbent U.S. Senator[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- August Wolf, investment executive and former Olympic athlete[2]
Potential
- Larry Kudlow, economist, television personality and columnist[3][4][5]
- Tom Foley, former United States Ambassador to Ireland, and twice unsuccessful nominee for Governor of Connecticut in 2010 and 2014[2]
- Chris Shays, former U.S. Representative, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2012[2]
- Joe Visconti, former West Hartford Town Councilor, nominee for CT-01 in 2008 and Independent candidate for Governor in 2014[6]
Declined
- Linda McMahon, businesswoman, former CEO of WWE, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012[2][7]
- Rob Simmons, First Selectman in Stonington, former U.S. Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010[8]
- David Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States and candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2014[9]
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Richard Blumenthal (D) |
Larry Kudlow (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | October 7–11, 2015 | 1,735 | ± 2.4% | 61% | 27% | — | 8% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Richard Blumenthal (D) |
August Wolf (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | October 7–11, 2015 | 1,735 | ± 2.4% | 61% | 26% | — | 9% |
References
- 1 2 Cahn, Emily; Levinson, Alexis (January 28, 2015). "Senators Confirm Re-Election Bids for 2016". Roll Call. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Radelat, Ana (May 4, 2015). "Stamford Republican steps up to challenge Blumenthal". The Connecticut Mirror. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- ↑ Burns, Alexander (September 22, 2015). "Larry Kudlow Weighs Run Against Senator Richard Blumenthal in Connecticut". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ↑ Radelat, Ana (September 28, 2015). "Kudlow denies report he’s decided to run against Blumenthal". The Connecticut Mirror. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ↑ Altimari, Daniela (December 7, 2015). "CNBC's Larry Kudlow Urged To Run For Senate Against Connecticut's Richard Blumenthal". Hartford Courant. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ↑ Vigdor, Neil (May 1, 2015). "Visconti exploring 2016 Senate run". Connecticut Post. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ↑ Krasselt, Kaitlyn (February 7, 2016). "Linda McMahon says self awareness influenced new venture for women". Greenwich Time. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ↑ Vigdor, Neil (April 8, 2015). "Simmons rules out 2016 challenge of Blumenthal". Connecticut Post. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ↑ Vigdor, Neil (March 23, 2015). "Walker won't challenge Blumenthal for Senate". Connecticut Post. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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