SIMSBURY, CT — It was a historic night for Democrats across the country 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.
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.
Here is how Simsbury voters voted in the key races:
Note: Election winners are bolded.
Precincts reporting: 4 of 4 (100%)
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
U.S. House of Representatives — 5th District
State Senate — 8th District
State House of Representatives — 16th District
- Democratic: Melissa Osborne — 8,918 votes (100.00%)
Secretary of the State
State Treasurer
State Comptroller
Attorney General
Judge of Probate — 9th District
- Democratic: David C. Shepard — 8,916 votes (100.00%)
Registrar of Voters
Source: Connecticut election reporting system. Results are unofficial and reflect votes cast in Berlin only, not districtwide or statewide totals. Percentages may not total exactly 100% due to rounding.
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