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Leaving office January 1, 2027.Did not run for re-election in 2026. This page switches to the former-officeholder layout when the term ends.
DemocratIn office until January 1, 2027

Jonathan Steinberg

Connecticut State Representative, District 136 since 2010. Did not run for re-election in 2026; leaves office in January 2027.

Connecticut State Representative, District 136

Official website

In office
16 yrs
Since 2010
Bills became law
1
11 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
Votes missed
5.7%
Chamber median 1.3%
With party
93%
On votes splitting the parties
Last margin
+35.3
Won 2024

Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Committees

As of 2026-10.

  • Energy and Technology · co-chair
  • Environment
  • Public Health

Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Legislation

2025–2026 session · 11 sponsored · 1 became law
BillIntroCmteHouseSenateLaw
HB 5143 AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES.
Advertising · Became law May 2026
HB 5289 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF MUNICIPAL LEGAL NOTICES.
Internet · Failed in the Senate Apr 2026
SB 195 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE DEATHS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND…
Advisory bodies · Failed in the House Apr 2026
SB 386 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN PARTY CAUCUSES, CONVENTIONS AND PRIMARIES, INCLUDING…
Ballots · Failed in the House Apr 2026
HB 5144 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS.
School meals · Failed in committee Feb 2026

Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET

Voting record

2025–2026 session · placement by roll-call votes

Where Steinberg sits in the Connecticut House of Representatives

Steinberg is closer to the center than 83% of the chamber's Democrats.

Dem. medianRep. medianSteinbergMore liberalMore conservative

Closest: Melissa Osborne, Treneé McGee, Savet Constantine

Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:47 PM ET

With Steinberg’s party

  • Votes with the chamber's Democrats93%

Black tick: the average of Democrats in the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships

Key votes

Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Steinberg’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.

DateBillSteinbergDem. majorityRep. majorityResult
May 6, 2026SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.YesYesNoPassed 112–38
May 6, 2026SB 477: AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO FILE FOR CERTAIN GRAND LIST EXEMPTIONS, A MUNICIPAL…YesYesNoPassed 105–45
May 6, 2026SB 87: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONPROFIT PROVIDER ADVISORY BOARD AND PROHIBITING AUTO INSURANCE…YesYesNoPassed 122–27
May 5, 2026SB 439: AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND SELF-SERVICE KIOSKS IN…NoNoYesPassed 78–71
May 4, 2026SB 268: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PREVAILING…YesYesNoPassed 107–40

Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls

Career

Offices held, and every time Steinberg was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.

Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)

Elections

Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.

YearRaceResultMargin
2024Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136WonD+35.3
2022Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136WonD+38.0
2020Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136WonD+33.0
2018Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136WonD+22.7
2016Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136WonD+15.3
2014Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136WonD+9.9
2012Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136WonD+12.6
2010Connecticut House of Representatives, District 136WonD+7.8

Source: 99chambers results archive

Seats Steinberg has held

Source: 99chambers results archive

Who Steinberg has run against

  • John Bolton (R) · 2024 general, won
  • Alma Sarelli (R) · 2022 general, won
  • Chip Stephens (R) · 2020 general, won
  • Greg Kraut (R) · 2018 general, won
  • Catherine A. Walsh (R) · 2016 general, won
  • Brandi Briggs (R) · 2014 general, won

Source: 99chambers results archive

How we know Steinberg

One person, matched across every source we use.

Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET