GUILFORD, CT — Democrats had a strong night across the country and in Connecticut and Guilford on Tuesday, according to unofficial results.
Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term, and all five Democratic congressional candidates were elected: Luke Bronin (CT-1), Joseph Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Jahana Hayes (CT-5).
Also winning re-election were Attorney General William Tong, Sec. of State Stephanie Thomas, Treasurer Erick Russell, and Comptroller Sean Scanlon, according to Hearst Connecticut.
There was a ballot question in Guilford on Tuesday regarding Charter revisions.
The Guilford Charter question on the ballot passed by a vote of 5,680 in favor to 3,627 opposed, according to unofficial results from the Guilford Democratic Town Committee. The results did not include absentee ballots, the Guilford DTC said.
Voters were asked to vote "yes" or "no" on the question:
Shall the Guilford Town Charter be revised as proposed by the Guilford Charter Revision Commission and as approved by the Board of Selectmen at its special meeting of August 24, 2026?
State Senate and State Representative Races
State Sen. Christine Cohen (D-12) won against Republican challenger Lisa Deane, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-25) announced on social media.
"From running Cohen's Bagel Company in Madison to fighting for Shore Line East, Christine has always put her community first. Glad to keep working together," Duff said in a Facebook post.
The 12th State Senate District covers all of Guilford, Madison, Branford, North Branford, Killingworth, and parts of Durham, East Haven, and Middlefield.
Incumbent state Rep. Moira Rader (D-98) declared victory over Republican challenger Carlyle Ciccone.
Rader posted a video to her Facebook page thanking her supporters.
The 98th State House district covers parts of Guilford and Branford.
State Rep. Vincent J. Candelora ran unopposed in the 86th District and will head back to Hartford for another term, according to unofficial results. His district covers parts of Guilford, Durham and East Haven, as well as North Branford.
The probate judge race featured incumbent Judge Seth Klaskin, a Democrat, against Republican Richard DiNardo.
Democrat Margaret Rose ran for registrar in Guilford, along with incumbent Republican Gloria Nemczuk.
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