Politics & Government
Democrat Osborne Wins 16th House Race
She defeated Republican challenger Mike Paine of Simsbury.
SIMSBURY, CT — After three tries seeking a state Senate seat, Democrat Melissa Osborne had never been elected to state office prior to this year's elections for state representative in the 16th House District.
But that changed Tuesday night.
Osborne easily defeated Republican Mike Paine to win the seat serving a district that only includes Simsbury.
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She won the seat over Paine, 7,082-5,502.
Osborne will fill a seat vacated by the incumbent, John Hampton, who did not seek another term.
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Paine conceded the race, something Osborne, a local attorney, said was appreciated and welcome.
"Thank you to Mike Paine for Simsbury for running a clean campaign and for his gracious concession this evening," Osborn wrote on her campaign's Facebook page.
"I am honored to represent all of our residents in Simsbury and I will always be available to listen to your concerns and needs as I will be Simsbury’s voice in Hartford."
From Oct. 24: 'Candidate Profile: Melissa Osborne, 16th House District'
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