Durham/Middlefield Election Results 2026: Vote Totals For Every Race, Ballot Questions

DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD, CT — It was a historic night for Democrats across the county and also in Connecticut as the top candidates for state office all rolled to victory.

On Election Day, Gov. Ned Lamont, Democrat, received 646,742 votes, and his Republican challenger Ryan Fazio earned 454,488 with about 90 percent of the full vote total.

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Democrats swept all five congressional seats once again, with Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, Luke Bronin, Joseph Courtney, and Jahana Hayes all winning.

Also winning reelection were Democrats, Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, Treasurer Erick Russell, and Comptroller Sean Scanlon, according to the Secretary of State's website.

Here is how Durham/Middlefield residents voted in the key races:

(Editor's Note: Some candidates were on the ballot multiple times, which is why you may see two or even three numbers included next to a candidate's name. Also note, that several candidates involved multiple towns, and the numbers below reflect Durham/Middlefield alone. Once full results are in for all towns, we'll note the overall winner. Check back for more updates. These results are still unofficial as of now.)

Durham

Ballot Questions

1. "Shall the Durham Town Charter be amended to increase the number of members of the Board of Selectmen from three to five?" 1,156 yes, 1,111, no

2. "Shall the Durham Town Charter be amended to change the positions of Town Clerk and Tax Collector from elected positions to appointed positions?" 495 yes, 1,769 no

3. "Shall additional provisions of the Durham Town Charter be amended other than as provided in questions #1 and #2 above, all as recommended in the final report of the Charter Revision Commission dated August 5, 2026, as subsequently amended by the Board of Selectmen on August 24, 2026, and as on file with the Durham Town Clerk?" 761 yes, 1,344 no

Governor

Ned Lamont, Democrat, 1,635 and 67

Ryan Fazio, Republican, 1,756 and 69

Rosa L. DeLauro, Democrat, 1,699

Christopher Lancia 1,686

Thomas Egan, Independent Party, 117

Stephanie Thomas, Democrat, 1,660 and 65 and 88

Peter Lumaj Republican, 1,686

Erick Russell, Democrat, 1,640 and 77

Fred Wilms Republican, 1,719 and 61

Sean Scanlon, Democrat, 1,688 and 66 and 87

Jennifer S. Tooker, Republican, 1,651

William Tong, Democrat, 1,719 and 96

John Bolton, Republican, 1,666

Phrances Leverton Szewczyk, Democrat, 1,988

Christine Cohen, Democrat, 1,153 and 49 and 63

Lisa Deane, Republican, 1,028

Brandi Mandato, Democrat, 509 and 23

Paul Cicarella, Republican, 664 and 19

Vincent J. Candelora, Republican, 585

Middlefield

Governor

Ned Lamont, Democrat, 1,043 and 45

Ryan Fazio, Republican, 1,081 and 50

Rosa L. DeLauro, Democrat, 1,096

Christopher Lancia, Republican, 1,020

Thomas Egan, Independent Party, 78

Andrew Rice, write-in-candidate, 2

Stephanie Thomas, Democrat, 1,068 and 42 and 58

Peter Lumaj Republican, 1,011

Erick Russell, Democrat, 1,038 and 51

Fred Wilms Republican, 1,039 and 54

Sean Scanlon, Democrat, 1,077 and 51 and 52

Jennifer S. Tooker, Republican, 1,000

William Tong, Democrat, 1,109 and 69

John Bolton, Republican, 1,016

Judge of Probate

Phrances Leverton Szewczyk, Democrat, 1,348

Registrar of Voters

Anne Malcom, Democrat, 1,143

Carol Schweitzer-Schilling, 978

Christine Cohen, Democrat, 621 and 26 and 33

Lisa Deane, Republican, 578

Jack Fazzino, Democrat, 471 and 50

Lamar Terrell, Independent Party, 143

David J. Fritz, Democrat 1,089

Craig C. Fishbein, Republican, 1,062 and 45