2018 Connecticut State Comptroller election
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The 2018 Connecticut State Comptroller election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Connecticut State Comptroller. Incumbent Democrat Kevin Lembo was re-elected to a third term, defeating Republican nominee Kurt Miller.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kevin Lembo, incumbent state comptroller (2011–2021)[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Lost in primary
- Mark Greenberg, businessman from Litchfield[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kurt Miller | 68,846 | 52.44% | |
| Republican | Mark Greenberg | 62,440 | 47.56% | |
| Total votes | 131,286 | 100.0% | ||
Third party candidates
Working Families
The Working Families Party endorsed Lembo, giving him access to a second ballot line.
- Official designee
- Kevin Lembo, incumbent state comptroller
Independent Party of Connecticut
The Independent Party of Connecticut endorsed Miller, giving him access to a second ballot line.
- Official designee
- Kurt Miller, first selectman of Seymour
Libertarian Party
Nominee
- Paul Passarelli, CEO of Solar and Thermal Systems, Inc. and nominee for U.S. Senator in 2012[4]
Green Party
Nominee
- Edward Heflin, entrepreneur and candidate for state senator from the 36th district in 2016[5]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin Lembo | 718,033 | 52.96% | +0.67% | |
| Working Families | Kevin Lembo | 28,773 | 2.12% | -0.80% | |
| Total | Kevin Lembo (incumbent) | 746,806 | 55.08% | +2.79% | |
| Republican | Kurt Miller | 563,099 | 41.53% | -4.49% | |
| Independent Party | Kurt Miller | 22,411 | 1.65% | -1.08% | |
| Total | Kurt Miller | 585,510 | 43.18% | -2.84% | |
| Libertarian | Paul Passarelli | 13,165 | 0.97% | N/A | |
| Green | Edward Heflin | 10,360 | 0.76% | -0.94% | |
| Total votes | 1,355,838 | 100.0% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- ^ Stuart, Christine (August 31, 2017). "Lembo Bows Out of Governor's Race, Announces Re-Election". ctnewsjunkie.com. Doug Hardy. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Phaneuf, Keith; Silber, Clarice (May 12, 2018). "Gray narrowly tops Linares for treasurer, Miller gets GOP nod for comptroller". CT Mirror. Bruce Putterman. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "2018 Aug 14 - Republican Primary: Comptroller". Connecticut Secretary of the State.
- ^ "Paul Passerelli (L)". stamfordelections.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Edward G Heflin (G)". stamfordelections.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "2018 General Election - Comptroller". Connecticut Secretary of the State.