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Politics in Kensington

Who represents Kensington

Kensington is represented in Congress by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy and Representative John B. Larson. Ned Lamont is governor.

Richard BlumenthalChristopher MurphyJohn B. Larson7 people represent Kensington →
Election Day30days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
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in Washington and Connecticut

What stands out about civic life in Kensington

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Connecticut

Who represents Kensington in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Kensington.

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Ned LamontGovernor of ConnecticutDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗860-566-4840
State Senate · District 6
Rick LopesState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 30 Covers about 88% of Kensington
Donna VeachState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 83 Covers about 12% of Kensington
Jack FazzinoState RepresentativeDemocratic/Working FamiliesWebsite ↗Email

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Hartford County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Hartford County. Kensington’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President429,325 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat60.4%
Donald J TrumpRepublican37.9%
Others1.7%

Connecticut: Harris 56.4%, Trump 41.9%

U.S. Senate417,396 votes
Christopher S MurphyDemocrat62.2%
Matthew M CoreyRepublican36.0%
Others1.9%

Connecticut: Murphy 58.6%, Corey 39.7%

U.S. House · Connecticut's 1st District330,482 votes
John B LarsonDemocrat63.1%
Jim GriffinRepublican34.8%
Others2.0%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 30 days away

What Connecticut voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Connecticut
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now John B. Larson)
  • GovernorNow Ned Lamont
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Kensington are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Kensington
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Kensington in Congress

Two senators for all of Connecticut, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
Richard BlumenthalU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2011Website ↗202-224-2823
Christopher Murphy
Christopher MurphyU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2013Website ↗202-224-4041
U.S. House · Connecticut's 1st District
John B. Larson
John B. LarsonU.S. RepresentativeDemocrat · Since 1999Website ↗202-225-2265

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Kensington by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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