2016Final results
2016 election for Connecticut House District 38
Connecticut House of Representatives · Connecticut
Kathleen M. McCarty (R) won with 55.1% of the vote, defeating Sharon M. Palmer (D) by 14.2 points.
Kathleen M. McCartyRepublican · winner · incumbent
55.1%6,747
Sharon M. PalmerDemocrat
41.0%5,012
Lauren C. ShawGreen
3.9%477
12,236 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET