2008Final results
2008 election for Connecticut House District 71
Connecticut House of Representatives · Connecticut
Anthony J. Damelio (R) won with 52.4% of the vote, defeating Stephen R. Ferrucci III (D) by 16.8 points.
Anthony J. DamelioRepublican · winner · incumbent
52.4%5,563
Stephen R. Ferrucci IIIDemocrat
35.6%3,778
Arthur J. Denze Sr.Independent
12.0%1,271
10,612 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 2008
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET