2016Final results
2016 election for Connecticut Senate District 8
Connecticut State Senate · Connecticut
Kevin Witkos (R) won with 64.3% of the vote, defeating David Pena (D) by 28.7 points.
Kevin WitkosRepublican · winner · incumbent
64.3%32,839
David PenaDemocrat
35.7%18,204
51,043 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