Connecticut House of Representatives seat · former district
Connecticut House District 171
2 elections since 1968: Democrats won 2, Republicans 0.
1970 election
Nov 3, 1970- Frank M. Reinhold Sr. (D) · won52.6%
- Clyde O. Sayre (R)47.4%
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 | Frank M. Reinhold Sr. (D) | Clyde O. Sayre (R) | 5.2 |
| 1968 | John R. Keilty (D) | Charles T. Kellogg (R) | 2.0 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)