2016Final results
2016 election for Connecticut House District 72
Connecticut House of Representatives · Connecticut
Larry Butler (D) won with 80.1% of the vote, defeating Vernon Matthews Jr. (Ind) by 67.4 points.
Larry ButlerDemocrat · winner · incumbent
80.1%4,117
Vernon Matthews Jr.Independent
12.7%655
Richard John CamIndependent
7.2%368
5,140 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