Connecticut's 6th congressional district is a former district, which was eliminated in 2003, following the 2000 census. It was initially created in 1837 from , yet was eliminated after the 1840 census. In 1965, following passage of the Voting Rights Act, it was re-established.
During redistricting in 2002, a majority of the district was merged with the 5th district.
Prior to its elimination, the district included Litchfield County, the Farmington Valley, and commununties surrounding Hartford, including Bristol, Enfield, and New Britain.
List of members representing the district Member Party Years of service Congress(es) Electoral history District created March 4, 1837 Orrin Holt Democratic March 4, 1837 –March 3, 1839 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1837.Retired. John H. Brockway Whig March 4, 1839 –March 3, 1843 Elected in 1839.Re-elected in 1840.Retired. District eliminated following the 1840 United States census on March 3, 1843 District restored January 3, 1965 Bernard Grabowski Democratic January 3, 1965 –January 3, 1967 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1964.Lost re-election. Thomas Meskill Republican January 3, 1967 –January 3, 1971 Elected in 1966.Re-elected in 1968.Retired to run for Governor of Connecticut. Ella Grasso Democratic January 3, 1971 –January 3, 1975 Elected in 1970.Re-elected in 1972.Retired to run for Governor of Connecticut. Toby Moffett Democratic January 3, 1975 –January 3, 1983 Elected in 1974.Re-elected in 1976.Re-elected in 1978.Re-elected in 1980.Retired to run for U.S. senator. Nancy Johnson Republican January 3, 1983 –January 3, 2003 Elected in 1982.Re-elected in 1984.Re-elected in 1986.Re-elected in 1988.Re-elected in 1990.Re-elected in 1992.Re-elected in 1994.Re-elected in 1996.Re-elected in 1998.Re-elected in 2000.Redistricted to the . District eliminated following the 2000 United States census on January 3, 2003
References
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present