Branford 2026 Election Results: Polls Close, Votes Being Counted

BRANFORD, CT — The polls are closed, and the votes are being counted in Branford for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, Congress, state representative, and state senate.

For Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the candidates are Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, Democrats, and Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey, Republicans. Lamont and Bysiewicz are also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Fazio and Corey are endorsed by the Independent Party.

For Congress the candidates are Rosa L. DeLauro, a Democrat; Christopher Lancia, a Republican; and Thomas Egan, an Independent.

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For state senator, the candidates are Christine Cohen, a Democrat, and Lisa Deane, a Republican. Cohen is endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties. According to results from the Democratic Town Committee, incumbent Cohen is the winner with 60 percent of the vote.

For state representative, the candidates are Robin Comey, a Democrat, and Paul Crisci, a Republican. Comey is endorsed by the Working Families Party, and Crisci is endorsed by the Independent Party.

According to results released by the DTC, incumbent Comey received 59 percent of the vote.

For state representative, the candidates are Moira Rader, a Democrat, and Carlyle Ciccone, a Republican. Rader is also endorsed by the Working Families Party. Incumbent Rader received 55 percent of the vote.

For Secretary of the State, the candidates are Stephanie Thomas, a Democrat, and Peter Lumaj, a Republican. Thomas is also endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.

For treasurer, the candidates are Erick Russell, a Democrat, and Fred Wilms, a Republican. Russell is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Wilms is endorsed by the Independent Party.

For Comptroller, the candidates are Sean Scanlon, a Democrat, and Jennifer S. Tooker, a Republican. Scanlon is endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.

For Attorney General, the candidates are William Tong, a Democrat, and John Bolton, a Republican. Tong is also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

For Judge of Probate, the candidate is Charles E. "Chuck" Tiernan, III, who is endorsed by the Republican and Democratic parties.

For Registrar of Voters the candidates are Mary-Jane Kenley, a Democrat, and Darren Lawler, a Republican.