POL112R

Primaries
Opened
Closed - CT registered with party
Jan 26 for Apr 26

General election Nov 8 2016
State senate 36 (2yr terms)
State house of reps 151
Congressional districts 5
http://bit.ly/21gYF4K
1st John Larson
2nd Joe Courtney

Competitive VS Safe districts
Close races narrow margins
51 / 49 vs 70 / 30
ELECTION RESULTS
http://1.usa.gov/1paOumE

Independents don't get to
Vote in the primary in CT

THE CITIZENS
ELECTION PROGRAM - 2005
makes it easier for ordinary people to run for office. Collect small funds (5-$100) State house of rep $5000
State grant $28,150 (state funds)

State senate raise $15000
Grants $95,710

Reduces influence
of special interest lobbyists

Incumbent in office, running again
Successful 90% except against quality challengers who make in-roads - have held previous office

Incumbents have
1. Visibility
2. Resources of office
3. Easier to raise funds

Some state legislatures have become more professional
Good, office, staff, pay, perqs
CAREERISM - low turnover
Presidents from the legislature

Districts have to be
equal in population

CT, Maine, AZ

Mill rate
$32 per thousand $ of
assessed value $10,000 32x10

CT CONSTITUTION
http://1.usa.gov/1LM2CfZ

NEBRASKA - no bi-cameral chamber

The state legislatures
http://bit.ly/1YmXAbJ

MAKING DECISIONS
Trustee - best judgement
Delegates - constituent needs


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