Bruenn vs. Suzio - over the years By recordjournal Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Jan 21, 2011 Suzio vs. Bruenn Nov 4, 1996 Suzio: First run at the 13th Incumbent Thomas Gaffey defeats Suzio for the Conn. Senate seat in a landslide. Gaffey outspent Suzion 4-1 and captured 72% of the vote. Jan 13, 2011 Town Republicans and Democrats make their nominations. Suzio vs. Bruenn for the 13th becomes official. Feb 22, 2011 District 13 Special Election Polls open to voters at 6:00am.