LEDYARD, 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, received 646,742 votes, and his Republican challenger Ryan Fazio earned 454,488 with about 90 percent of the full vote total.
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 Ledyard 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 Ledyard alone. Once full results are in for all towns, we'll note the overall winner. Check back for more updates. These results are still unofficial as of now.)
Governor
Ned Lamont, Democrat, 3,344 and 144
Ryan Fazio, Republican, 2,589 and 174
Joe Courtney, Democrat, 3,999
George Patrick Austin, Republican, 2,113 and 116
Stephanie Thomas, Democrat, 3,470 and 161 and 154
Peter Lumaj Republican, 2,401
Erick Russell, Democrat, 3,345 and 175
Fred Wilms Republican, 2,479 and 170
Sean Scanlon, Democrat, 3,446 and 145 and 146
Jennifer S. Tooker, Republican, 2,433
William Tong, Democrat, 3,536 and 194
John Bolton, Republican, 2,454
Beth Ladwig Leamon, Democrat, 4,077
Catherine Osten, Democrat, 3,518 and 155 and 143
Jason Guidone, Republican, 2,405
Bill Heughins, Democrat, 1,636
Greg Howard, Republican, 1,324
Matt Danieluk, Democrat, 922
Brian Lanoue, Republican, 721
Larry Pemberton, Jr., Democrat, 877 and 37
Brandon Sabbag, Republican, 552
Mark Adams, Independent Party, 95
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