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2016Final results

2016 election for Connecticut Senate District 24

Connecticut State Senate · Connecticut

Michael A. McLachlan (R) won with 52.2% of the vote, defeating Ken Gucker (D) by 4.4 points.

Michael A. McLachlanRepublican · winner · incumbent
52.2%20,474
Ken GuckerDemocrat
47.8%18,745
39,219 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

EvenR+4.62008R+17.62010R+3.42012R+4.42016D+7.92018D+12.22020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET