Stamford 2026 Election Results: Winners Revealed In Key Races

STAMFORD, CT — Democrats had a strong night in Stamford on Tuesday, matching a trend seen throughout the state and country.

Jill Oberlander, a former selectwoman and chair of the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation, defeated Republican Joe Kelly in the race for the 36th State Senate District, according to Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-25). The CT Democratic Party also claimed Oberlander's victory.

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"I'm deeply grateful to the voters in the 36th District for placing their trust in me," Oberlander said in a Facebook post early Wednesday.

Oberlander is just the second Democrat since 1930 to win the 36th State Senate District, which now encompasses Greenwich and portions of Stamford and New Canaan.

In 2018, Alex Kasser became the first Democrat to win the district in nearly 90 years. She won re-election in November 2020 and later resigned in June 2021.

State Sen. Ryan Fazio, this year's Republican gubernatorial candidate, won a special election in August 2021. He was re-elected in 2022 and 2024.

This year's Stamford Board of Education race featured three candidates for three seats: Democrats Andy George, Gabriela Koc, and Regan Allan.

Republican Jose Tejeda, who was endorsed by the Independent Party, officially withdrew from the race last week, although his name still appeared on the ballot.

State Rep. Tina Courpas (R-149) won re-election against Democratic challenger Amiel Goldberg, according to the Greenwich Republican Town Committee, which said Goldberg conceded the race. The 149th District covers a portion of Greenwich and Stamford.

Incumbent Democrat Hubert Delany defeated Republican Layne Rodney in the 144th House District race, according to The Stamford Advocate, which cited unofficial results from the Stamford Democratic City Committee.

The district covers a portion of Stamford.

Duff (D-25) won re-election against Republican challenger Justin Perry, according to Duff himself.

Duff's district covers all of Norwalk and portions of Darien.

"I am truly honored and humbled that the people of Norwalk and Darien have once again placed their trust in me to serve as your State Senator," Duff said in a statement posted to Facebook. "This victory belongs to all of you.Thank you for believing in me and for giving me the opportunity to continue fighting for our communities!"

Democrat Samantha Nestor won against Republican Alma Sarelli in the race for the 26th State Senate District, according to Duff (D-25), who made several race announcements on Facebook Tuesday night.

The 26th State Senate District covers portions of Darien, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, and all of Redding, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. The seat opened up after Ceci Maher announced she would not seek re-election.

In a statement posted to Facebook, Nestor said Tuesday night her heart was full and thanked her campaign team and supporters.

"I am ready to roll up my sleeves and work every day to deliver real results for our families," Nestor wrote on Facebook. "Let's celebrate an incredible win together!"

Incumbent Democrat Jonathan Jacobson was declared the winner against Republican Ensly Maizo in the 148th State House District race, according to the Advocate.

Several incumbent candidates who ran unopposed will head back to Hartford: state Sen. Pat Billie Miller (D-27), state Rep. Corey Paris (D-145), state Rep. Eilish Collins Main (D-146) and State Rep. Matt Blumenthal (D-147).

Stamford's judge of probate candidate was Democratic incumbent Gerald Fox III.

For state representative in the 125th District, the candidates were Meredith Tobitsch, a Democrat, and Tom O'Dea, a Republican.

O'Dea is also endorsed by the Independent Party. Results were not available as of publication. The 125th covers portions of New Canaan, Darien and Stamford.

In statewide races, Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term, and all five Democratic congressional candidates were elected: Luke Bronin (CT-1), Joseph Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Jahana Hayes (CT-5).

Also winning re-election were Attorney General William Tong, Sec. of State Stephanie Thomas, Treasurer Erick Russell, and Comptroller Sean Scanlon, according to Hearst Connecticut.