Connecticut House of Representatives seat · former district
Connecticut House District 165
2 elections since 1968: Democrats won 0, Republicans 2.
1970 election
Nov 3, 1970- Francis J. Collins (R) · won · incumbent64.2%
- Josephine G. Spinella (D)35.8%
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
Every election for this seat
2 races since 1968.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Francis J. Collins (R) | Josephine G. Spinella (D) | 28.4 |
| 1968 | Francis J. Collins (R) | Charles M. McCollam Jr. (D) | 25.8 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)