Politics & Government

Willington 2026 Election Results: Polls Close, Votes Being Counted

Willington residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

Votes are being counted in Willington.
Votes are being counted in Willington. (Patch Graphic)

WILLINGTON, CT — The polls are closed, and the votes are being counted in Willington 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 The U.S. House, its Democratic incumbent Joe Courtney versus GOP challenger George Austin.

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Willington voters will decide two state legislative contests in the Nov. 3, 2026, election: the 35th Senate District and the 53rd House District. Both races feature Republican incumbents facing Democratic challengers.

State Senate: 35th District

Republican incumbent Jeff Gordon faces Democrat Ethan Werstler.

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The 35th Senate District includes Willington, Vernon, Tolland, Stafford, Ellington, Coventry and several other northeastern Connecticut towns.

State House: 53rd District

Republican incumbent Tammy Nuccio faces Democrat Michelle Doucette Cunningham.

The 53rd House District includes Willington, Tolland, Ashford and parts of Vernon.

See sample ballots statewide on the secretary of the state's office portal by clicking here.

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.

Running without opposition for probate judge is Sophia H. Shaikh.

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