The Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee (CT Dems) is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the state of Connecticut. Its chair is Roberto L. Alves.
It is the dominant party in the state. Connecticut Democrats control both chambers of the state legislature, all constitutional state offices, all five of Connecticut's seats in the United States House of Representatives, and both of its seats in the United States Senate.
Current elected officials
Members of Congress
U.S. Senate
Democrats have controlled both of Connecticut's seats in the U.S. Senate since 1988:
U.S. House of Representatives
Democrats have controlled all five seats Connecticut is apportioned in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2008:
Statewide offices
Democrats have controlled all six of the elected statewide offices since 2010:
- State Treasurer: Erick Russell
- State Comptroller: Sean Scanlon
State legislature leaders
- Senate President Pro Tempore: Martin Looney
- Senate Majority Leader: Bob Duff
- Speaker of the House: Matthew Ritter
- House Majority Leader: Jason Rojas
Municipal
The following Democrats hold prominent mayoralties in Connecticut:
- Bridgeport: Joe Ganim (1)
- Stamford: Caroline Simmons (2)
- New Haven: Justin Elicker (3)
- Hartford: Arunan Arulampalam (4)
- Waterbury: Paul Pernerewski (5)
- Norwalk: Harry Rilling (6)
Chairmen of the Connecticut Democratic Party
Notes
See also
- Political party strength in Connecticut
References
External links
- Official website
