2016Final results
2016 election for Connecticut House District 87
Connecticut House of Representatives · Connecticut
Dave Yaccarino (R) won with 74.9% of the vote, defeating Steve Gifford (D) by 49.7 points.
Dave YaccarinoRepublican · winner · incumbent
74.9%9,926
Steve GiffordDemocrat
25.1%3,331
13,257 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