NEW CANAAN, 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, according to unofficial results.
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.
Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff announced Tuesday night Democrat Jill Oberlander was declared the unofficial winner of the state's 36th Senate District.
Duff also announced Tuesday night Democrat Samantha Nestor was declared the unofficial winner of the state's 26th Senate District.
Here is how New Canaan 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 New Canaan 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.)
These unofficial vote totals were listed on the Secretary of the State's website.
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (D): 4,352 and 56
Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey (R): 4,290 and 116
Zenobia Adgers and Rick Adgers (WI): 0
Christian Noe and Michael S. Grant (WI): 0
L. Lee Whitnum and David Spirt (WI): 0
Representative in Congress 4
Jim Himes (D): 4,538
Michael Ted Goldstein (R): 3,845
Benjamin Wesley (I): 107
State Senator 26
Samantha Nestor (D): 681
Alma Sarelli (R): 653 and 9
State Senator 36
Jill Oberlander (D): 3,574
Joe Kelly (R): 3,731 and 80
State Representative 42
Savet Constantine (D): 792 and 75
State Representative 125
Meredith Tobitsch (D): 2,855
Tom O'Dea (R): 3,694 and 90
State Representative 142
Lucy Dathan (D): 434
Don Mastronardi (R): 311
Secretary of the State
Stephanie Thomas (D): 4,358 and 54 and 108
Peter Lumaj (R): 4,147
Matthew Hallock (WI): 0
Treasurer
Erick Russell (D): 3,972 and 64
Fred Wilms (R): 4,523 and 125
Comptroller
Sean Scanlon (D): 4,135 and 53 and 94
Jennifer S. Tooker (R): 4,386
Attorney General
William Tong (D): 4,475 and 72
John Bolton (R): 4,157
Judge of Probate 52
Francisco Cardona (D): 4,614
Michael T. Nedder (PET): 1,402
Registrar of Voters
Elizabeth Orteig (D): 4,318
Joan McLaughlin (R): 4,134
Ballot 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?"
Yes: 6,234
No: 1,676
2. "Shall the current Charter be changed to require Town Council confirmation of appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission?"
Yes: 6,088
No: 1,752
3. "Shall the current Charter be changed to require Town Council approval for changes to Town-owned real property?"
Yes: 6,534
No: 1,364
4. "Shall the current Charter be changed to no longer require Board of Finance members to be real property taxpayers?"
Yes: 1,845
No: 6,058
5. "Shall the current Charter be changed to add 3 alternate members to the Ethics Board?"
Yes: 5,245
No: 2,438
6. "Shall the current Charter be changed to clarify definitions, delete outdated references, and update provisions to current practice?"
Yes: 6,661
No: 1,168
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