Hamden Election Results 2022: Charter Revision Passes, Incumbents Roll

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden voters approved the town's charter revision ballot question in Tuesday's election, according to the New Haven Register.

Among the changes in the new town charter are four-year mayoral terms that start in 2025.

The Register reported that unofficial results showed 8,087 residents were in favor of the charter revision, while 4,560 voted against it, with around 1,800 absentee ballots that still needed to be counted.

It was also a big night for Hamden's incumbent state legislators.

Democrat Martin M. Looney won re-election to a 16th term by defeating Republican challenger Steve Orosco in the 11th Senatorial District, according to the New Haven Register.

The Register reported that Democratic incumbent Jorge Cabrera claimed victory over Republican challenger Kathy Hoyt in the 17th Senate District

Incumbent Democrat Joshua Elliott was projected to win against Republican challenger Michael Pace in the 88th House District, according to the Register.

In the 103rd House District, incumbent Democrat Liz Linehan declared victory over Republican Randy Raines.

"I'm happy to announce that even without all the numbers in, I can declare an overwhelming victory," Linehan wrote in a post on Facebook. "I am humbled by, and incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you all, I promise to work as hard as ever for all of us."

Democrat Mary Welander defeated Republican Daniel Cowan in the 114th House District.

"It's official!!" Welander wrote in a post on Twitter. "Thank you so much to everyone who entrusted me with their vote and support and who helped me with every part of the campaign. I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve this amazing district!"

HAMDEN, CT — The polls are closed in Hamden and the vote counting is underway in several key federal and state races, including the office of governor, U.S. Senator, Congress, and local state representatives. Hamden residents also cast their votes on the town’s charter revision ballot question.

Eyes are on the gubernatorial race as incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont faces off against Republican nominee Bob Stefanowski and Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. Several other state constitutional positions are on the ballot, including treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state.

Connecticut also has a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking a third term, while Republican Leora Levy hopes to unseat him. All the state’s congressional seats are up for election as well.

See related: CT 2022 Election Results: Blumenthal Projected Winner In Senate Race

All seats in the state General Assembly are up for election this year.

In addition to a state ballot question on early voting, Hamden residents voted on the town’s charter revision ballot question. The Legislative Council approved the revised charter and ballot question in August. The approved charter revision includes four-year mayoral terms.

Hamden resident voted “yes” or “no” on the following question:

Shall the electors of the Town of Hamden approve and adopt the Charter changes as recommended by the Charter Revision Commission and as approved by the Legislative Council?

For the explanatory text on the ballot question, click here.

Residents also voted on whether the state should allow early voting. The question on the ballot is: “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?

The following are the contested races on the ballot for Hamden voters:

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party)
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party)
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party)
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party)

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party)
• Leora Levy (Republican Party)
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party)

Congressional Representative

• Rosa DeLauro (Democratic Party)
• Lesley DeNardis (Republican Party
• Amy Chai (Independent Party)
• Justin Paglino (Green Party)

State Senator

11th District

• Martin Looney (Democratic Party)
• Steve Orosco (Republican Party)

17th District

• Jorge Cabrera (Democratic Party/ Independent Party/ Working Families Party)
• Kathy Hoyt (Republican Party)

State Representative

88th District

• Joshua Elliott (Democratic Party/ Working Families Party)
• Michael Pace (Republican Party)

91st District (Unopposed)

• Michael D'Agostino (Democratic Party)

103rd District

• Liz Linehan (Democratic Party / Independent Party)
• Randy Raines (Republican Party)

94th District (Unopposed)

• Robyn Porter (Democratic Party)

114th District

• Mary Welander (Democratic Party/ Independent Party/ Working Families Party)
• Daniel Cowan (Republican Party)

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party)
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party)
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party)
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party)

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party)
• Harry Arora (Republican Party)
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party)
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party)
• JoAnna Laiscell Libertarian Party)

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party)
• Mary Fay (Republican Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party)

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party)
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party)
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party)
• William Tong (Working Families Party)
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party)

Judge of Probate

• Edward C. Burt Jr. (Democratic Party)

Registrar of Voters

• Lushonda Howard (Democratic Party)
• Anthony Esposito (Republican Party)