Who are the senators from Connecticut?

Connecticut is represented by Sen. Christopher Murphy and Sen. Richard Blumenthal in the U.S. Senate. Both are Democratics.

Connecticut senate race 2026

Sen. Christopher Murphy (Democratic-CT) is the current senator from Connecticut. Connecticut is solidly Democratic (D+18).

Connecticut senate election results

In the most recent statewide Senate race, the result was 58.97% Democratic and 41.03% Republican. 1,701,914 total votes were cast. Connecticut is solidly Democratic (D+18).

Connecticut unemployment and economic indicators

The unemployment rate in Connecticut is 5.6%. 5.4% of residents are uninsured. The poverty rate is 6.9%. Source: Census ACS.

What is the median income in Connecticut?

The median household income in Connecticut is $95,781. Median rent is $1,488. Median home value is $366,900. Source: Census ACS.

Connecticut racial demographics

Connecticut is 18.3% Hispanic, 65.1% White, 10.6% Black, 4.8% Asian. The median age is 41.1. Source: Census ACS.

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Senator Christopher Murphy, Democratic from Connecticut

Senator · Connecticut

Christopher Murphy

State of Connecticut

Senator Christopher Murphy represents 3,624,508 residents of Connecticut. The state has estimated median household income of $95,781 and unemployment rate of 5.6%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

3,624,508Population

↑ 13,191

$95,781Median Incomenat'l $37,585

↑ $5,568

5.6%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%

↓ 0.3%

6.9%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%

↑ 0.1%

66.5%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%

→ no change

$1,488Median Rentnat'l $1,163

↑ $114

3.3%Public Transitnat'l 5%

→ no change

26.5 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min

↑ 0.1 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Connecticut State Demographics

Median Age 41.1 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 66.5% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 42.5% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 6.9% (vs 12.4%) · Income $95,781 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District

Immigration policy

Age Distribution

Skews older than the national average (median age 41.1 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 50–59 at 13.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 65.1%. Also significant: Hispanic (18.3%), Black (10.6%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

42.5% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 8.5% of residents lack a high school diploma. 19.2% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $95,781, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 66.5% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,488. Median home value is $366,900.

How People Get to Work

68.8% drive alone. Average commute is 26.5 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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