1992Final results
1992 election for Connecticut's 4th District
U.S. House · Connecticut
Christopher Shays (R) won with 67.3% of the vote, defeating Dave Schropfer (D) by 40.6 points.
Christopher ShaysRepublican · winner
67.3%147,816
Dave SchropferDemocrat
26.7%58,666
Al SmithOther party
5.3%11,679
Ronald M. FriedOther party
0.7%1,445
219,615 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1992
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Dave SchropferChristopher Shays
$29.4K
Raised by the campaign
$402.1K
$29.2K
Spent by the campaign
$383.4K
$280
Cash on hand
$93.9K
Other candidates' campaigns: Al Smith $25K.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1992.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1992
The candidates
Christopher Shays (R)Dave Schropfer (D)Al Smith (OTH)
Also on the ballot: Ronald M. Fried (Other party), 0.7%