U.S. Representative - 5th District

Election:Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Connecticut's 5th Congressional District in Northwestern Connecticut stretches from Bethel and Danbury to Torrington, and also includes Meriden and New Britain.

Democratic Candidate

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party, Incumbent

Congressman Christopher S. Murphy is currently serving his second term representing Connecticut's Fifth District, which… more »

Republican Candidate

Sam Caligiuri

Republican Party

Sam Caligiuri is a Connecticut state Senator running for the 5th Congressional district seat in Washington. more »

Popular Legislation

• Sunday Beer/Liquor Sales
• Smoking and Tobacco Bars
• Animal Cruelty
• Red Light Cameras
• Banning underage tanning

• Fee for enhanced 911
• Taxation of digital products
• Pharmacy Medicaid reimbursement
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
• Qualifications for Attorney General