Politics & Government
Stratford Election Results 2022: Kelly, Gresko Win Re-Election
Thousands of Stratford residents cast their votes in the 2022 state and federal election in a number of key races.

STRATFORD, CT — Republican State Sen. Kevin Kelly won re-election in the 21st Senatorial District, and incumbent Democrat Joseph Gresko won in the 121st House District, according to the Connecticut Post.
Gresko defeated Republican challenger Greg W. Burnes by a vote of 4,106 to 2,195, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of the State's Office.
In the 120th House District, Republican Town Council member Laura Dancho held a 4,660 to 4,550 advantage over Democratic incumbent Phillip Young, according to unofficial results.
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STRATFORD, CT — The polls are closed in Stratford and the vote counting is underway in several key federal and state races, including the office of governor, U.S. Senator, Congress, and local state representatives.
Eyes are on the gubernatorial race as incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont faces off against Republican nominee Bob Stefanowski and Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. Several other state constitutional positions are on the ballot, including treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state.
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Connecticut also has a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking a third term, while Republican Leora Levy hopes to unseat him. All the state’s congressional seats are up for election as well.
See related: CT 2022 Election Results: Blumenthal Projected Winner In Senate Race
Voters also get to decide whether the state should allow early voting. The question on the ballot is: “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?
The following are the contested races on the ballot for Stratford voters:
- Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party)
- Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party
- Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party)
- Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party)
- Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party)
- Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party)
- Leora Levy (Republican Party)
- Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party)
- Rosa DeLauro (Democratic Party)
- Lesley DeNardis (Republican Party
- Amy Chai (Independent Party)
- Justin Paglino (Green Party)
State Senator
21st District
- Christopher Green (Democratic Party/ Working Families Party)
- Kevin Kelly (Republican Party)
23rd District
- Herron Gaston (Democratic Party)
- Michael Garrett (Republican Party)
- Juliemar Ortiz (Working Families Party)
State Representative
120th District
- Philip Young (Democratic Party)
- Laura Dancho (Republican Party, Independent Party)
121st District
- Joseph Gresko (Democratic Party)
- Greg Burnes (Republican Party)
122nd District (Unopposed)
- Ben McGorty (Republican Party)
Secretary of the State
- Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party)
- Dominic Rapini (Republican Party)
- Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party)
- Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party)
State Treasurer
- Erick Russell (Democratic Party)
- Harry Arora (Republican Party)
- Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party)
- Erick Russell (Working Families Party)
- JoAnna Laiscell Libertarian Party)
State Comptroller
- Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party)
- Mary Fay (Republican Party)
- Sean Scanlon (Independent Party)
- Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party)
Attorney General
- William Tong (Democratic Party)
- Jessica Kordas (Republican Party)
- A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party)
- William Tong (Working Families Party)
- Ken Krayeske (Green Party)
Judge of Probate
- Max Rosenberg (Democratic Party)
- Lisa Knopf (Republican Party)
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