1998Final results
1998 election for Connecticut House District 71
Connecticut House of Representatives · Connecticut
Anthony J. Damelio (R) won with 61.2% of the vote, defeating Louise P. Varanelli (D) by 22.5 points.
Anthony J. DamelioRepublican · winner · incumbent
61.2%3,675
Louise P. VaranelliDemocrat
38.8%2,326
6,001 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 1998
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET