2018 Connecticut Attorney General election


The 2018 Connecticut Attorney General election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the attorney general of Connecticut.
Incumbent Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen did not seek re-election. Democratic nominee and state representative William Tong defeated [Connecticut Connecticut Republican Party|Republican Party|Republican] nominee Susan Hatfield.

Democratic primary

On August 14, 2018, State representative William Tong won the Democratic primary, defeating US attorney Chris Mattei and state senator Paul Doyle.

Republican primary

On August 14, 2018, assistant state's attorney Susan Hatfield won the Republican primary, defeating former state representative John Shaban.

General election

William Tong won the general election on November 6, 2018, with a 6.01% margin of victory.

Results

By congressional district

Tong won three of the five congressional districts, while Hatfield won the other two, both of which elected Democrats.
DistrictTongHatfieldRepresentative
56%43%John B. Larson
47%52%Joe Courtney
55%44%Rosa DeLauro
57%42%Jim Himes
48%51%Elizabeth Esty
48%51%Jahana Hayes