MILFORD, 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.
In the 119th State House District, Republican Kathy Kennedy won re-election in a tight race. In the 118th State House District, Democrat Toni Lombardi won, according to the Secretary of State's numbers. State Rep. MJ Shannon, a Democrat, also won in the 117th District, according to WTNH News-8.
In another state legislative race, State Sen. James Maroney, a Democrat, was re-elected in 14th District over Republican Owen Weaver, according to State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff.
Here is how Milford 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 Milford 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 and Susan Bysiewicz, Democrats, 12,631 and 544
Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey, Republicans, 9,728 and 552
Congress
Rosa L. DeLauro, Democrat, 13,036
Christopher Lancia, Republican, 9,318
Thomas Egan, Independent, 778
State Senator (14th District)
James Maroney, Democrat, 13,534 and 723
Owen T. Weaver, Republican, 8,990
State Representative (117th District)
MJ Shannon, Democrat, 2,484 and 98 and 108
Ray Collins, Republican, 1,677
State Representative (118th District)
Toni Lombardi, Democrat, 5,582 and 270 and 244
Steve Visconti, Republican, 3,801
State Representative (119th District)
Alex Armstrong, Democrat, 4,457
Kathy Kennedy, Republican, 4,329 and 247
Secretary of State
Stephanie Thomas, Democrat, 12,782 and 523 and 578
Peter Lumaj, Republican, 9,281
Treasurer
Erick Russell, Democrat, 12,549 and 609
Fred Wilms, Republican, 9,445 and 519
Comptroller
Sean Scanlon, Democrat, 12,781 and 563 and 537
Jennifer S. Tooker, Republican, 9,221
Attorney General
William Tong, Democrat, 13,227 and 699
John Bolton, 9,229
Judge of Probate
Ben Gettinger, Democrat, 13,393 and 9,278
Registrar of Voters
Kerri Rowland, Democrat, 13,492
Debra D. Fellenbaum, Republican, 9,465
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