Stratford 2026 Election Results: Winners Declared In Key Races

STRATFORD, CT — It was a big night for Democrats nationally and locally with several incumbents winning re-election on Tuesday.

Incumbent Democrats Herron Gaston, 23rd State Senatorial District, Kaitlyn Shake, 120th House District, and Joseph Gresko, 121st House District, all declared victory in their respective races, according to the Connecticut Post.

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The New Haven Register reports Democratic challenger Carolann Reid defeated incumbent Republican Jason Perillo in the 21st senatorial district.

In other statewide races, Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term and all five Democratic congressional candidates were elected: Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, Luke Bronin, Joseph Courtney, and Jahana Hayes.

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.

(Update: 10:20 p.m.) Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro has claimed victory to a 19th term in the 3rd Congressional District by defeating Republican challenger Christopher Lancia, according to the New Haven Independent.

The Independent reports DeLauro delivered a fiery victory speech before 75 to 80 supporters at the Shubert Theatre on Tuesday night.

With Democrats looking to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, DeLauro could regain her role as chair of the Appropriations Committee, where she currently serves as ranking Democrat.

(Original post) STRATFORD, CT — Election Day is here, and there are several key federal and state positions on the ballot, including the office of governor, Congress, state senate, and state representative.

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 U.S. Congress in the 3rd District, the candidates are: Rosa L. DeLauro, Democrat; Christopher Lancia, Republican; and Thomas Egan, Independent Party.

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For state senate in the 21st senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Carolann Reid and Republican Jason Perillo (also endorsed by the Independent Party).

In the 23rd senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Herron Gaston and New Movement Party candidate Natasha Williams.

For state representative in the 120th District, the candidates are Democrat Kaitlyn Shake (also endorsed by Working Families Party) and Republican Troy D. Gargiulo (also endorsed by the Independent Party).

In the 121st House District, the candidates are Democrat Joseph P. Gresko and Republican Rafael Irizarry.

In the 122nd House District, the candidates are Democrat Mandy Kilmartin and Republican Ben McGorty.

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, Max L. Rosenberg is endorsed by both the Democratic and Republican parties.