FAIRFIELD, 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, unofficially received 646,742 votes, and his Republican challenger Ryan Fazio earned 454,488 with about 90 percent of the full vote total.
According to unofficial results, 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield alone. Once full results are in for all towns, we'll note the overall winner in bold. Check back for more updates. These results are still unofficial as of now.)
Governor and Lt. Governor:
Democratic Party, Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz - 15,273
Republican Party, Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey - 9,135
Working Families, Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz - 463
Independent Party, Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey - 549
U.S. Representative:
Democratic Party, Jim Himes - 16,447
Republican Party, Michael Ted Goldstein - 8,369
Independent Party, Benjamin Wesley - 466
State Senator:
Democratic Party, Rob Blanchard - 15,424
Republican Party, Amybeth Laroche - 9,192
Independent Party, Rob Blanchard - 599
State Representative, District 132:
Democratic Party, Jennifer Leeper - 6,021
Republican Party, Emily Hau - 3,728
Independent Party, Emily Hau - 189
State Representative, District 133:
Democratic Party, Cristin McCarthy Vahey - 5,143
Republican Party, Lisa Miro - 2,670
Working Families Party, Cristin McCarthy Vahey - 251
Independent Party, Lisa Miro - 148
State Representative, District 134:
Democratic Party, Sarah Keitt - 3,990
Republican Party, Ken Astarita - 2,873
Working Families Party, Sarah Keitt - 130
Independent Party Ken Astarita - 139
Secretary of State:
Democratic Party, Stephanie Thomas - 15,188
Republican Party, Peter Lumaj - 8,992
Working Families Party, Stephanie Thomas - 464
Independent Party, Stephanie Thomas - 497
Treasurer:
Democratic Party, Erick Russell - 14,770
Republican Party Fred Wilms - 9,328
Working Families Party, Erick Russell - 530
Independent Party, Fred Wilms - 480
Comptroller:
Democratic Party, Sean Scanlon - 14,592
Republican Party, Jennifer S. Tooker - 9,206
Working Families Party, Sean Scanlon - 445
Independent Party, Sean Scanlon - 329
Attorney General:
Democratic Party, William Tong - 15,573
Republican Party, John Bolton - 8,949
Working Families Party, William Tong - 617
Judge of Probate:
Democratic Party, Katherine E. Caulfield - 16,205
Republican Party, Lukas J. Thomas - 8,843
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