Ridgefield Election Results 2026: Winners In Key Races Revealed

UPDATE: 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.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Himes also won reelection in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, defeating Republican Michael Goldstein; and Benjamin Wesley, an Independent.

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For state senator in the 24th District, incumbent Sen. Julie Kushner, a Democrat and Working Familes candidate, defeated Melissa Lindsey, a Republican, also endorsed by the Independent party.

For state senator in the 26th District, Samantha Nestor, a Democrat, defeated Republican and Independent Alma Sarelli.

For the 111th District in the State House of Representatives, Ridgefield Democrats declared incumbent Aimee Berger-Girvalo victorious over Republican newcomer Blake Consentino.

In House District 42, Savet Constantine, endorsed by the Democratic Party and the Independent Party, ran unopposed.

Attorney General William Tong, Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas and Comptroller Sean Scanlon — Democrats all — declared victory in their reelection races, for a Blue sweep of statewide offices.

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The polls are closed, and the votes are being counted 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 in the 26th District, the candidates are Samantha Nestor, a Democrat, and Alma Sarelli, a Republican, also endorsed by the Independent party.

For state senator in the 24th District, the candidates are Julie Kushner, a Democrat and Working Familes candidate, and Melissa Lindsey, a Republican, also endorsed by the Independent party.

The candidates vying to represent that 111th District in the State House of Representatives are Aimee Berger-Girvalo with Democrat and Independent Party endorsements, and Republican Blake Consentino.

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 Charles E. "Chuck" Tiernan, III, who is endorsed by the Republican and Democratic parties.

For Registrar of Voters the candidates are Jennifer Caron, a Democrat, and Wayne Floegel, a Republican.