2016Final results
2016 election for Connecticut House District 53
Connecticut House of Representatives · Connecticut
Samuel P. Belsito Jr. (R) won with 50.2% of the vote, defeating Susan Eastwood (D) by 0.4 points.
Samuel P. Belsito Jr.Republican · winner · incumbent
50.2%6,385
Susan EastwoodDemocrat
49.8%6,337
12,722 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