1974Final results
1974 election for Connecticut Senate District 21
Connecticut State Senate · Connecticut
George L. Gunther (R) won with 51.6% of the vote, defeating Edward J. Deak Jr. (D) by 5.4 points.
George L. GuntherRepublican · winner · incumbent
51.6%16,044
Edward J. Deak Jr.Democrat
46.2%14,370
William E. CheneyOther party
2.2%677
31,091 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1974
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
George L. Gunther (R)Edward J. Deak Jr. (D)
Also on the ballot: William E. Cheney (Other party), 2.2%