Current seat holder: Larry B. Butler (D).
Larry Butler is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 72, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 72 covers parts of New Haven County. Butler's professional experience includes working as a computer software designer. He is a member and Vice-Chairman of the 72nd District Democratic Town Committee, and served on the Board of Aldermen from 1996-2000 and 2002-2006.