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.
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[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] | |||||
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| 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 |
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| … | 1789-1971 | … | ||
| William R. Cotter | Democratic | January 3, 1971–September 8, 1981 | Hartford | Died |
| 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
- ^ Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005 (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved on 2006-10-02.
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