UPDATE: State Rep. Anthony Nolan, a Democrat, cruised to victory over Republican challenger John Russell, according to the Associated Press. Nolan represents the 39th District.
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has won reelection for a third term as Connecticut's governor, defeating Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio in Tuesday's election, according to the Associated Press.
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NEW LONDON, CT — The polls are closed, and the votes are being counted in New London 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 Joe Courtney, a Democrat and George Patrick Austin, a Republican. Austin is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
For state senator in the 20th District, the candidates are Martha Marx, a Democrat, and Lee Elci, a Republican. Marx is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, and Elci is endorsed by the Independent Party.
For state representative in the 39th District, the candidates are Anthony Nolan, a Democrat, and John W. Russell, a Republican.
For state representative in the 40th District, the candidates are Dan Gaiewksi, a Democrat, and Isabelle Roode, a Republican. Gaiewski is also endorsed by the Working Families Party. Roode is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
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 candidate is Matthew H. Greene, who is running unopposed.
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