2022Final results
2022 election for Connecticut House District 72
Connecticut House of Representatives · Connecticut
Larry Butler (D) won with 68.8% of the vote, defeating Vernon Matthews Jr. (R) by 37.6 points.
Larry ButlerDemocrat · winner · incumbent
68.8%2,235
Vernon Matthews Jr.Republican
31.2%1,013
3,248 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET