Naugatuck Election Results: Big Change In Logan, Cabrera Race

NAUGATUCK, CT — Well this is a big change from overnight, it first appeared State Sen. George Logan, a Republican, narrowly defeated his opponent Jorge Cabrera, a Democrat, but now it appears that Cabrera is in the lead pending a recount.

On the Secretary of State's website it says, Jorge Cabrera has 17,638 votes compared to Logan's 17,522 and Cabrera picked up an additional 1,045 votes on another line and Logan secured 985 additional votes. Carbrera holds a 176 vote advantage over Logan as of this morning.

Late Tuesday the Valley Indy reported that the "unofficial results from Logan’s campaign" had the tally 18,472 to 18,353. Things clearly changed overnight.

Republican incumbent State Rep. David Labriola defeated his Democratic challenger James Krochko on election night.

No vote totals were released but James Krochko for 131‏ said on social media, "Thank you everyone who came out today! Although we did not win, we saw record turnouts in Oxford, Southbury and Naugatuck. Thank you for all your support! I’m not giving up. I hope you don’t either."

Citizen's News reports that state Sen. Joan Hartley, a Democrat, easily won re-election. She received nearly 90 percent of the vote.

State Rep. Rosa Rebimbas, who is the GOP incumbent, ran unopposed.

NAUGATUCK, CT — Voters have until 8 p.m. to vote in Connecticut's statewide election. Governor, Lt. governor, state treasurer, state comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state are all up for grabs. Several local state senate, state house of representative and judge of probate races will also be decided.

Voters also can cast ballots for the U.S. Senate election and congressional races. Voters who are in line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote even after the deadline passes. You can find your poll location at the Secretary of the State website by inputting your information.

Locally, in Naugatuck the choices for the 15th Senatorial District are: Joan Hartley, incumbent Democrat, versus James Russell, who is an Independent candidate.

Hartley was elected by an overwhelming margin to represent the 15th State Senate District for a ninth term in November 2016. After serving for 16 years in the State House of Representatives from the 73rd District, which included serving as Speaker Pro Tempore—the third-highest ranking position in the House—Joan was elected to the State Senate in November 2000, according to her website.

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Russell is a political newcomer who lives in Waterbury and works for UPS, according to the Republican-American.

The choices in the 17th Senatorial District are: George Logan, the Republican incumbent, versus Jorge Cabrera, who is the Democratic challenger.

Logan is the Senate Republican Majority Whip, Co-Chair of the Planning and Development Committee and Vice-Chair of the Public Health and Veterans Affairs Committees. He also serves as a member of the Education Committee and the Regulation Review Committee.

Cabrera says, according to social media, that he is running to develop an economy that works for everyone, foster good schools and develop a fair and responsible budget.

Naugatuck residents will also vote on these state representative races: 70th House District Rosa Rebimbas, who is the GOP incumbent and she is running unopposed. Rebimbas was first elected to the Connecticut State House of Representatives representing the 70th district of Naugatuck in a special election in March of 2009. She is a life-long resident of Naugatuck, local business owner and community leader, according to her wesbite.

State House District 131: James Krochko, Democratic candidate versus David Labriola, GOP incumbent. (To sign up for Naugatuck breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Krochko said he is running because “We must change the way Hartford works. I’ll make it work for you”

Labriola was appointed Assistant Republican Leader for the 2007 – 2010 legislative sessions and as Republican Whip for the 2011-2012, and 2013-2014 sessions. He was also appointed Republican Whip for the 2015-16 session.

Representative Labriola serves on the Government Administration & Elections Committee, as well as the Transportationand Judiciary committees. He is a former member of the Regulation Review Committee, and former Ranking Member of the Education Committee.

For the Judge of Probate race, the lone choice is Peter E Mariano.

All eyes are on the Governor’s race where the choices are: Ned Lamont, Democrat, Bob Stefanowski, Republican, Rodney Hanscomb, Libertarian, Mark Stewart Greenstein, Amigo Constitution Liberty Party, and Oz Griebel, Griebel Frank for CT Party.

The candidates for lieutenant governor are: Susan Bysiewicz, Democrat, Joe Markley, Republican, Jeffrey Thibeault, Libertarian Party, John Demitrus, Amigo Constitution Liberty Party, and Monte E Frank, Griebel Frank for CT Party.

The choices for the U.S. Senate race are: Matthew Corey, Republican Party, Christopher S. Murphy, Democratic Party, Richard Lion, Libertarian Party, and Jeff Russell, Green Party

For the U.S. House of Representatives race the choices in the 3rd District are: Rosa L DeLauro, Democratic Party, and Angel Cadena, Republican Party.

In the Secretary of State race the choices are: Denise W Merrill, Democratic Party, Susan Chapman, Republican Party, Heather Lynn Sylvestre Gwynn, Libertarian Party, and Michael DeRosa, Green Party.

In the race for State Treasurer the choices are: Shawn Wooden, Democratic Party, Thad Gray, Republican Party, and Jesse Brohinsky, Libertarian Party.

For the position of State Comptroller the choices are: Kurt Miller, Republican Party, Kevin Lembo, Democratic Party, Paul Passarelli, Libertarian Party, and Edward G Heflin, Green Party.

For the position of Attorney General the choices are: William Tong, Democratic Party, Sue Hatfield, Republican Party, Peter D. Goselin, Green Party.

Connecticut offers Election Day registration, but those who arrive need to be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote. Unlike previously registered voters standing in line before 8 p.m. to register won’t guarantee the ability to vote.

Absentee ballots are also available for those who won’t be in town all of election day or for a multitude of other reasons.

For more election information visit the Naugatuck Registrar's Office by clicking here.