2016 United States presidential election in Connecticut facts for kids

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The 2016 United States presidential election in Connecticut was a big event on November 8, 2016. It was part of the larger 2016 US presidential election. People in all other states and Washington, D.C. also voted that day.

In Connecticut, Hillary Clinton won the election. She defeated Donald Trump and earned 7 electoral votes for her victory. Electoral votes are special points given to a candidate based on how many people voted for them in each state. These points help decide who becomes president.

Presidential Election in Connecticut

How People Voted

Before the election, groups often ask people who they plan to vote for. This is called polling. These polls help guess who might win. Connecticut has a history of voting for the Democratic Party in presidential elections. This trend has been seen since the 1992 election.

One poll taken in early September 2016 showed Hillary Clinton ahead. She had about 50% support, while Donald Trump had about 35%. Other candidates like Gary Johnson and Jill Stein also had some support.

Final Election Results

When the votes were counted, Hillary Clinton won in Connecticut. She received more than half of all the votes. Here is how the main candidates did:

How Counties Voted

Connecticut is divided into different areas called counties. Voters in each county cast their ballots. Most counties in Connecticut voted for Hillary Clinton. These included Fairfield, Hartford, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Tolland counties.

However, two counties voted for Donald Trump. These were Litchfield and Windham counties. This shows that voting patterns can be different even within the same state.

Results by Connecticut's counties      Clinton—50-60%      Trump—50-60%

Primary Elections

Before the main presidential election, political parties hold their own elections. These are called primaries. In primaries, people vote to choose which candidate will represent their party in the big election. Connecticut held its primaries on April 26, 2016.

Democratic Primary

In the Democratic primary, voters chose between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Hillary Clinton won this primary in Connecticut. She received more votes and earned more delegates. Delegates are people who go to a special meeting (a convention) to officially choose the party's candidate.

Republican Primary

For the Republican primary, voters chose from several candidates, including Donald Trump, John Kasich, and Ted Cruz. Donald Trump won the Republican primary in Connecticut. He also earned the most delegates from the state.

Related Pages

• Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2016
• Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016