UPDATE: Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term Tuesday night.
It was a big night for Democrats statewide, as Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term and all five Democratic congressional candidates were elected: Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, Luke Bronin, Joseph Courtney, and Jahana Hayes.
Also winning reelection were Attorney General William Tong, Sec. of State Stephanie Thomas, Treasurer Erick Russell, and Comptroller Sean Scanlon, according to Hearst Connecticut.
Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff announced Tuesday night Democrat Jill Oberlander was declared the unofficial winner of the state's 36th Senate District, defeating Republican Joe Kelly.
Duff also announced Democrat Samantha Nestor was declared the unofficial winner of the state's 26th Senate District, defeating Republican Alma Sarelli.
In a statement posted to Facebook, Nestor said Tuesday night her heart was full and thanked her campaign team and supporters.
"I am ready to roll up my sleeves and work every day to deliver real results for our families," Nestor wrote on Facebook. "Let's celebrate an incredible win together!"
State Rep. Savet Constantine, a Democrat, ran unopposed in District 42.
NEW CANAAN, CT — The polls are closed, and the votes are being counted in New Canaan for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, Congress, state representative, and state senate.
For Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the candidates are Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, Democrats, and Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey, Republicans. Lamont and Bysiewicz are also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Fazio and Corey are endorsed by the Independent Party.
For Congress the candidates are Jim Himes, a Democrat; Michael Ted Goldstein, a Republican; and Benjamin Wesley, an Independent.
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For state senator the candidates in District 36 are Jill Oberlander, a Democrat, and Joe Kelly, a Republican. Kelly is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
In District 26, the candidates are Samantha Nestor, a Democrat, and Alma Sarelli, a Republican. Sarelli is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
For state representative, the candidates in District 125 are Meredith Tobitsch, a Democrat, and Tom O'Dea, a Republican. O'Dea is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
In District 42, the candidate is Savet Constantine, a Democrat who is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
In District 142, the candidates are Lucy Dathan, a Democrat, and Don Mastronardi, a Republican.
For Secretary of the State, the candidates are Stephanie Thomas, a Democrat, and Peter Lumaj, a Republican. Thomas is also endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.
For treasurer the candidates are Erick Russell, a Democrat, and Fred Wilms, a Republican. Russell is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Wilms is endorsed by the Independent Party.
For Comptroller, the candidates are Sean Scanlon, a Democrat, and Jennifer S. Tooker, a Republican. Scanlon is endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.
For Attorney General, the candidates are William Tong, a Democrat, and John Bolton, a Republican. Tong is also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
For Judge of Probate the candidates are Francisco Cardona, a Democrat, and Michael T. Nedder, a petitioning candidate.
For Registrar of Voters the candidates are Elizabeth Orteig, a Democrat, and Joan McLaughlin, a Republican.
New Canaan voters will also select "yes" or "no" for the following questions:
1. Shall the current Charter be changed to require all elected and appointed Town officers with managerial authority to comply with applicable Town policies, ethics standards, and lawful administrative directives, and to be accountable to the First Selectman for administrative and operational matters that would not otherwise conflict with their statutory authority?
2. Shall the current Charter be changed to require Town Council confirmation of appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission?
3. Shall the current Charter be changed to require Town Council approval for changes to Town-owned real property?
4. Shall the current Charter be changed to no longer require Board of Finance members to be real property taxpayers?
5. Shall the current Charter be changed to add three alternate members to the Ethics Board?
6. Shall the current Charter be changed to clarify definitions, delete outdated references, and update provisions to current practice?
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