Connecticut House of Representatives seat · former district
Connecticut House District 173
2 elections since 1968: Democrats won 0, Republicans 2.
1970 election
Nov 3, 1970- Gordon M. Vaill (R) · won · incumbent65.6%
- Elizabeth D. Wedda (D)34.4%
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 | Gordon M. Vaill (R) | Elizabeth D. Wedda (D) | 31.3 |
| 1968 | Gordon M. Vaill (R) | Henry F. Maclean (D) | 31.7 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)