Ellington/Somers Election Results 2018: How Locals Voted

ELLINGTON/SOMERS, CT — Voters came out to the polls in droves in Somers and Ellington on Tuesday to cast ballots in Connecticut's statewide election.

The parking lot at Ellington High School was packed all morning and the cars spilled into the back lot.

Ellington Board of Education member Michael Purcaro said he had never seen lines like he did Tuesday. At mid-morning, they stretched of the gym and into the hallway.

"It's unbelievable, but it's also good," he said. "It's great to see this much participation."

In the 35th Senate District, vacated by retiring icon Tony Guglielmo, Vernon mayor Dan Chapagne captured the seat.

Here's how the district voted:

• John Perrier (D): 19,997
• Dan Champagne (R): 22,873
• John Perrier (WF): 1,066
• John Perrier (I): 876

Here's how Ellington voted:

• John Perrier (D): 671
• Dan Champagne (R): 958
• John Perrier (WF): 33
• John Perrier (I): 35

Tim Larson kept the state Senate 3rd District seat.

Here's how the district voted:

• Tim Larson (D): 11,754
• Jennifer L Lovett (R): 9,613
• Jennifer L Lovett (I): 504

Here's how Ellington voted:

• Tim Larson (D): 2,706
• Jennifer L Lovett (R): 2,773
• Jennifer L Lovett (I): 124

Christopher Davis maintained the state House 57th District seat.

Here's how the distict voted:

• Dennis Milanovich (D): 3,969
• Christopher Davis (R): 6,538

Here's how Ellington voted:

• Dennis Milanovich (D): 2,794
• Christopher Davis (R): 4,518

Probate judge

Here's how Ellington voted:

• Elisa H Bartlett (D): 3,882
• Kerry A. Socha (R): 3,361

Here is the district tally:

• Elisa H Bartlett (D): 10,461
• Kerry A. Socha (R): 8,018

Somers officials posted results Wednesday. Here is a samplinvg ofd the vote:

7th State Senate

Somers:

• Annie Hornish (D): 1,432
• John A Kissel (R): 2,709
• Annie Hornish (WF): 87
• John A Kissel (I): 101

District:

• Annie Hornish (D): 17,172
• John A Kissel (R): 20,845
• John A Kissel (I): 922
• Annie Hornish (WF): 1,052

52nd State House

Somers:

• David F Walsh (D): 1,425
• Kurt Vail (R): 2,631
• David F Walsh (WF): 75
• Kurt Vail (I): 98
• Linda Louise LaCasse (P): 125

District:

• Linda Louise LaCasse (P): 166
• David F Walsh (D): 3,307
• Kurt Vail (R): 5,433
• David F Walsh (WF): 213
• Kurt Vail (I): 248

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel