Bergstein Thanks Voters For Upset Victory

Alexandra "Alex" Bergstein, the Democrat who defeated incumbent Republican L. Scott Frantz for the state's 36th Senatorial District post, issued the following statement Wednesday thanking voters for their support:

Thank you Stamford, New Canaan and Greenwich! I am humbled and honored to serve as your new State Senator for the 36th District.

No one thought this was possible. But we did it! For six months, we reached out to every voter in the district to create an informed and engaged electorate. In every conversation, we spoke about a positive plan for Connecticut. With clarity and concrete details. No platitudes. No negativity.

Just civil, constructive dialogue based on real facts.

The voters of the 36th district - Stamford, New Canaan and Greenwich - believed in our vision and elected me as their new State Senator. I am profoundly grateful. With so many people to thank I will say a universal THANK YOU!!

I am ready to serve.

I am ready to get to work to create:

- a more effective and accountable government
- fiscal stability and economic growth
- safe schools and communities
- opportunity and equality
- a thriving Connecticut

We can do this!

Photo of Alex Bergstein via her campaign

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