GRANBY/EAST GRANBY, CT — Voters in Granby and East Granby cast ballots Tuesday for governor, Congress and seats in the state legislature.
UPDATE: Democrat David Kiner declared victory over Republican John Kissel in the 7th Senate District in a Facebook post thanking voters. CT Insider reported Kiner defeated Kissel.
Republican Tami Zawistowski claimed reelection over Democrat James Mol in the 61st House District, the Journal Inquirer reported.
The Associated Press called the 8th Senate District for Democrat Paul Honig over Republican Michael Criss, CT Insider reported. That district includes part of Granby.
"I'm ready to work with Democrats and Republicans to get the job done for our families and neighbors," Kiner wrote on Facebook.
Democrat James Mol conceded the 61st House District race to Republican incumbent Tami Zawistowski in a public Facebook post.
"Congratulations to Rep. Zawistowski, and I wish her well representing our three towns," Mol wrote.
Original story:
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 in the 1st Congressional District, the candidates are Luke Bronin, a Democrat; Amy Chai, a Republican; and Mary L. Sanders, a Green Party candidate.
Gov. Ned Lamont won reelection, according to the Associated Press call reported by CT Mirror. Luke Bronin won the 1st Congressional District, CT Insider reported.
Candidates and party endorsements are listed on the Granby and East Granby sample ballots.
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Legislative races differ by voting district. The contests below cover the districts serving Granby and East Granby.
For state senator in the 7th Senate District (Granby Voting District 1 and all East Granby voters), the candidates are David W. Kiner, a Democrat and John A. Kissel, a Republican. David W. Kiner is also endorsed by the Working Families Party. John A. Kissel is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
For state senator in the 8th Senate District (Granby Voting District 2), the candidates are Paul Honig, a Democrat and Michael R. Criss, a Republican. Paul Honig is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
For state representative in the 62nd House District (Granby), the candidates are Kim Becker, a Democrat and Mark W. Anderson, a Republican. Kim Becker is also endorsed by the Working Families Party. Mark W. Anderson is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
For state representative in the 61st House District (East Granby), the candidates are James Mol, a Democrat and Tami Zawistowski, a Republican. Tami Zawistowski is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
For secretary of the state, the candidates are Stephanie Thomas, a Democrat and Peter Lumaj, a Republican. Stephanie Thomas is also endorsed by the Working Families Party and the Independent Party.
For treasurer, the candidates are Erick Russell, a Democrat and Fred Wilms, a Republican. Erick Russell is also endorsed by the Working Families Party. Fred Wilms is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
For comptroller, the candidates are Sean Scanlon, a Democrat and Jennifer S. Tooker, a Republican. Sean Scanlon is also endorsed by the Working Families Party and the Independent Party.
For attorney general, the candidates are William Tong, a Democrat and John Bolton, a Republican. William Tong is also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
Thomas, Russell, Scanlon and Tong declared victory, CT Insider reported.
For Granby probate judge, the candidate is David C. Shepard, a Democrat.
For East Granby probate judge, the candidates are Daniel N. Mara, a Democrat and Mark E. Blackaby, a Republican.
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