Matt Blumenthal
Matt Blumenthal (Democratic Party) is a member of theConnecticut House of Representatives, representingDistrict 147. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Blumenthal (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theConnecticut House of Representatives to representDistrict 147. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Matt Blumenthal was born in Stamford, Connecticut, and, as of September 2019, lives in Springdale. Blumenthal served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, commanding a rifle platoon in Charlie Company, First Battalion, Twenty-Fifth Marines. He earned an undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and juris doctor degree from Yale University. As of September 2019, Blumenthal is a trial attorney at the law firm of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, P.C. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut and New York.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Blumenthal was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Administration and Elections Committee,Co-Chair
- Judiciary Committee
- Transportation Committee
2023-2024
Blumenthal was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Administration and Elections Committee,Co-Chair
- Judiciary Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Blumenthal was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Administration and Elections Committee,Member
- Judiciary Committee,Vice Chair
- Transportation Committee,Member
2019-2020
Blumenthal was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
IncumbentMatt Blumenthal defeatedRudy Settimi in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matt Blumenthal (D) | 61.0 | 7,246 |
 | Rudy Settimi (R)  | 39.0 | 4,642 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 11,888 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentMatt Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Rudy Settimi advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Blumenthal in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
IncumbentMatt Blumenthal defeatedAbraham Viera in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Blumenthal (D) | 60.2 | 5,265 |
| Abraham Viera (R) | 39.8 | 3,482 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 8,747 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentMatt Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Abraham Viera advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
IncumbentMatt Blumenthal defeatedDan Maymin in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Blumenthal (D) | 62.0 | 8,451 |
 | Dan Maymin (R) | 38.0 | 5,176 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 13,627 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentMatt Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Dan Maymin advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
Matt Blumenthal defeatedAnzelmo Graziosi in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Blumenthal (D) | 58.9 | 6,187 |
| Anzelmo Graziosi (R) | 41.1 | 4,326 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 10,513 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
Matt Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Blumenthal |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147
Anzelmo Graziosi defeatedMarcy Minnick in the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Anzelmo Graziosi | 62.1 | 706 | |
| Marcy Minnick | 37.9 | 430 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,136 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nicola Tarzia (R)
Endorsements
Blumenthal was endorsed by former PresidentBarack Obama (D) in the general election.[2]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 | Won general | $42,328 | $36,922 |
| 2022 | Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 | Won general | $28,951 | $47,587 |
| 2020 | Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 | Won general | $37,705 | N/A** |
| 2018 | Connecticut House of Representatives District 147 | Won general | $46,903 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $155,887 | $84,509 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theConnecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, theConnecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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2022
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In 2022, theConnecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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2021
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In 2021, theConnecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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2020
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In 2020, theConnecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, theConnecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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