U.S. Senate · Connecticut
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D)
Represents Connecticut, in office since Jan. 3, 2023. Official site
$8.78spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2022 general election
- This race$8.78
- Opponent$2.41
- CT average$8.65
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 47 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2022 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal (D), won | 723,864 (57.5%) | $11,061,587 | $8.78 |
| Leora Levy (R) | 535,943 (42.5%) | $3,031,166 | $2.41 |
Total votes cast: 1,259,887. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingLabor and tenant-side | SEIU COPE | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Health care costsNurses, workers and patients | SEIU COPE | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | Lockheed Martin PAC | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
CT’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2022 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.