# Connecticut's 36th State Senate district

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district elects one member of the Connecticut State Senate. The district consists of the towns of Greenwich, North Stamford, and portions of Stamford, New Canaan, and Newfield-Westover-Turn of River. It has been represented by Ryan Fazio since 2021.

## List of senators

At some point between 1940 and 1942, Connecticut was redistricted. It added a 36th and final Senate district.
| Senators | Party | Years | District home |
| Edward L. Fenn | Republican | 1943 – 1947 | Greenwich |
| George Griswold | Republican | 1947 – 1953 | Greenwich |
| Ivor Kenway | Republican | 1953 – 1955 | Greenwich |
| Florence Finney | Republican | 1955 – 1977 | Greenwich |
| Michael L. Morano | Republican | 1977 – 1989 | Greenwich |
| Emil Benvenuto | Republican | 1989 – 1991 | Greenwich |
| William H. Nickerson | Republican | 1991 – 2009 | Greenwich |
| Scott Frantz | Republican | 2009 – 2019 | Riverside |
| Alexandra Kasser | Democratic | 2019 – 2021 | Greenwich |
| Ryan Fazio | Republican | 2021 – present | Riverside |

## Election results
### 2024

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2024 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ryan Fazio (incumbent) | 29,293 | 51.73% |
| | Total | Nicholas Simmons | 27,334 | 48.27% |
| | Democratic | Nicholas Simmons | 26,583 | 46.94% |
| | Independent Party | Nicholas Simmons | 751 | 1.33% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 56,627 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2022

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2022 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ryan Fazio (incumbent) | 21,467 | 50.10% |
| | Democratic | Trevor Crow | 21,378 | 49.90% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 42,845 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2021 (special)

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district special election, 2021 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ryan Fazio | 8,911 | 50.1% |
| | Democratic | Alexis Gevanter | 8,453 | 47.6% |
| | Independent | John Blankley | 408 | 2.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,778 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### 2020

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Alex Kasser (Incumbent) | 29,133 | 51.40% |
| | Republican | Ryan Fazio | 27,570 | 48.60% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 56,703 | 100.00% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2018

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2018 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Alexandra Kasser | 22,261 | 50.4% |
| | Total | Scott Frantz (incumbent) | 21,645 | 49.0% |
| | Republican | Scott Frantz | 21,002 | 47.6% |
| | Independent | Scott Frantz | 643 | 1.5% |
| | Green | Megan Cassano | 238 | 0.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 44,144 | 100.0% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### 2016

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Scott Frantz (incumbent) | 28,901 | 58.98% |
| | Democratic | John Blankey | 19,291 | 39.37% |
| | Green | Edward G. Heflin | 811 | 1.65% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 49,003 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2014

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2014 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Scott Frantz (incumbent) | 21,100 | 86.87% |
| | Green | Edward G. Heflin | 3,189 | 13.13% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,289 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2012

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Scott Frantz (incumbent) | 27,623 | 60.96% |
| | Democratic | Daniel Dauplaise | 16,930 | 37.36% |
| | Green | Remy C. Chevalier | 762 | 1.68% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,315 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2010

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Scott Frantz (incumbent) | 21,926 | 62.02% |
| | Democratic | Nancy E. Barton | 13,001 | 36.77% |
| | Green | David A. Bedell | 426 | 1.21% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,353 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2008

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Scott Frantz | 26,308 | 58.21% |
| | Democratic | Mark Diamond | 17,912 | 39.63% |
| | Green | Zachary A. Chavez | 975 | 2.16% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,195 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2006

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2006 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson (incumbent) | 19,112 | 58.60% |
| | Democratic | Frank A. Farricker | 13,094 | 40.15% |
| | Green | David A. Bedell | 407 | 1.25% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 32,613 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2004

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2004 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson (incumbent) | 28,424 | 91.57% |
| | Green | John A. Amarilios | 2,615 | 8.43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,039 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2002

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson (incumbent) | 20,445 | 100.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,445 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 2000

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 2000 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson (incumbent) | 27,603 | 100.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,603 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1998

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1998 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson (incumbent) | 19,801 | 100.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,801 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1996

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1996 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson (incumbent) | 28,692 | 100.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,692 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1994

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1994 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson (incumbent) | 20,573 | 73.41% |
| | Democratic | Howard Richman | 6,741 | 24.05% |
| | A Connecticut Party | Carl G. Carlson Jr. | 712 | 2.54% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,026 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1992

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1992 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson (incumbent) | 28,456 | 66.58% |
| | Democratic | Peter Gasparino | 14,285 | 33.42% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 42,741 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1990

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1990 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Nickerson | 12,588 | 42.88% |
| | A Connecticut Party | Emil Benvenuto (incumbent) | 9,488 | 32.32% |
| | Democratic | Ned Lamont | 7,278 | 24.80% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,354 | 100.00% |
| | Republican gain from A Connecticut Party | Republican gain from A Connecticut Party | Republican gain from A Connecticut Party | Republican gain from A Connecticut Party |

### 1988

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1988 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Emil Benvenuto | 25,621 | 66.16% |
| | Democratic | Peter Gasparino | 13,105 | 33.84% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,726 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1986

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1986 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael L. Morano (incumbent) | 16,052 | 63.85% |
| | Democratic | Stephen Fuzesi Jr. | 9,088 | 36.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,140 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1984

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1984 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael L. Morano (incumbent) | 31,674 | 70.73% |
| | Democratic | Betsy Gooch | 13,109 | 29.27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 44,783 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1982

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1982 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael L. Morano (incumbent) | 19,661 | 64.80% |
| | Democratic | Peter Gasparino | 10,680 | 35.19% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 2 | 0.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 30,343 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1980

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1980 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael L. Morano (incumbent) | 24,096 | 65.49% |
| | Democratic | Suzanne E. Bailey | 12,696 | 34.50% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 4 | 0.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 36,796 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1978

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1978 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael L. Morano (incumbent) | 15,305 | 56.78% |
| | Democratic | Peter Gasparino | 11,648 | 43.21% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 5 | 0.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,958 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1976

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1976 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael L. Morano | 22,385 | 59.09% |
| | Democratic | Sheila G. Arnaboldi | 15,502 | 40.91% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 37,887 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1974

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1974 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 14,626 | 53.49% |
| | Democratic | Mary B. Sullivan | 12,719 | 46.51% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,345 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1972

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1972 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 25,633 | 66.72% |
| | Democratic | Alfred B. Lewis | 12,781 | 33.27% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 3 | 0.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,417 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1970

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1970 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 19,038 | 64.95% |
| | Democratic | Mary B. Sullivan | 10,277 | 35.05% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,315 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1968

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1968 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 22,989 | 64.44% |
| | Democratic | William F. Asher | 12,680 | 35.55% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 8 | 0.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,677 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1966

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1966 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 16,173 | 60.00% |
| | Democratic | Margaret H. Sager | 10,777 | 39.99% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 3 | 0.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,953 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1962

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1962 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 14,820 | 65.89% |
| | Democratic | Benjamin W. Bacon | 7,669 | 34.10% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 1 | 0.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,490 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1960

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1960 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 17,987 | 65.15% |
| | Democratic | Francis X. Lennon Jr. | 9,619 | 34.85% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,606 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1958

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1958 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 13,468 | 65.78% |
| | Democratic | Eugene H. Cleary | 7,005 | 34.22% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,473 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1956

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1956 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney (incumbent) | 19,380 | 76.20% |
| | Democratic | Margaret H. Sager | 6,053 | 23.80% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,433 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1954

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1954 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Florence Finney | 13,402 | 69.91% |
| | Democratic | Lloyd W. Anthony | 5,768 | 30.09% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,170 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1952

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1952 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ivor Kenway | 15,806 | 67.02% |
| | Democratic | Robert C. Barnum Jr. | 7,778 | 32.98% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,584 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1950

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1950 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | George Griswold (incumbent) | 12,630 | 69.69% |
| | Democratic | Richard T. Davis | 5,493 | 30.31% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,123 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1948

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1948 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | George Griswold (incumbent) | 12,038 | 65.86% |
| | Democratic | William J. Cahill Jr. | 6,240 | 34.14% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,278 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1946

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1946 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | George Griswold | 10,303 | 74.51% |
| | Democratic | William D. Davies | 3,524 | 25.49% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,827 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1944

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1944 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Edward L. Fenn (incumbent) | 11,088 | 64.73% |
| | Democratic | Lloyd W. Anthony | 6,040 | 35.27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,128 | 100.00% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### 1942

Connecticut's 36th State Senate district election, 1942 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Edward L. Fenn | 7,314 | 65.85% |
| | Democratic | William S. Meany Jr. | 3,793 | 34.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,107 | 100.00% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |