2018 Connecticut Attorney General election
The 2018 Connecticut Attorney General election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the attorney general of Connecticut.[1]
Incumbent Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen did not seek re-election.[2] Democratic nominee and state representative William Tong defeated Republican nominee Susan Hatfield.[3]
Democratic primary
On August 14, 2018, State representative William Tong won the Democratic primary, defeating US attorney Chris Mattei and state senator Paul Doyle.[4]
Results
Republican primary
On August 14, 2018, assistant state's attorney Susan Hatfield won the Republican primary, defeating former state representative John Shaban.[5]
Results
General election
William Tong won the general election on November 6, 2018, with a 6.01% margin of victory.[6][7]
Endorsements
William Tong (D)
- Organizations
- Hearst Connecticut Group[8]
- Newspapers
Susan Hatfield (R)
- Organizations
Connecticut Citizens Defense League[11]
Results
By congressional district
Tong won three of the five congressional districts, while Hatfield won the other two, both of which elected Democrats.[13]
References
- ^ "Connecticut Attorney General election, 2018". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on May 23, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ Daniela, Altimari (November 17, 2017). "Attorney General George Jepsen Will Not Seek Re-Election". Hartford Courant. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "Connecticut Election Results". The New York Times. May 15, 2019. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "CT Attorney General - D Primary". Our Campaigns. December 22, 2018. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "CT Attorney General - R Primary". Our Campaigns. September 7, 2018. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "CT Attorney General". Our Campaigns. December 19, 2018. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "2018 Attorney General General Election Results". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Elections. March 19, 2019. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "Endorsement: Tong for attorney general". The Hour. November 1, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "Endorsement: William Tong for Attorney General". Hartford Courant. October 24, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Endorsement: Tong for attorney general". Stamford Advocate. November 1, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Krasselt, Kaitlyn (August 7, 2018). "Hatfield loses CCDL endorsement". Connecticut Post. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "2018 General Election - Attorney General". Connecticut Secretary of State.
- ^ "Statement of Vote" (PDF). Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
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