The 2014 Connecticut State Treasurer election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the Connecticut State Treasurer. Incumbent Democratic State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier won re-election to a fifth term, defeating Republican first selectman of Trumbull Timothy M. Herbst.
Despite her victory, this was Nappier's closest state treasurer race since she was first elected in 1998. In addition, this election was the first time that Nappier lost Tolland and Middlesex counties.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Denise L. Nappier, incumbent state treasurer (1999–2019)
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Timothy M. Herbst, first selectman of Trumbull
Third-party candidates and independent candidates
Working Families Party The Working Families Party endorsed Nappier, giving her access to an additional ballot line. Nominee Denise L. Nappier, incumbent state treasurer (1999–2019)
Independent Party The Independent Party endorsed Herbst, giving him access to an additional ballot line. Nominee Timothy M. Herbst, first selectman of Trumbull
Write-in candidates Rolf Maurer, Green Party nominee for state comptroller in 2014, state representative from the 148th district in 2010 and 2012, and mayor of Stamford in 2009
General election Results
By congressional district Despite losing the state, Herbst won three of five congressional districts, all of which elected Democrats. District Nappier Herbst Representative 53% 47%John B. Larson 49% 51%Joe Courtney 57% 43%Rosa DeLauro 48% 52%Jim Himes 47% 53%Elizabeth Esty
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