Haddam/Killingworth Election Results 2018: Local Winners Revealed

HADDAM/KILLINGWORTH, CT — Voters cast their votes in Connecticut's statewide election Tuesday and most winners have been revealed. Governor, Lt. governor, state treasurer, state comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state are all up for grabs. Several local state senate, state house of representative and judge of probate races will also be decided.

Locally, in Haddam and East Haddam the race for the 33rd Senatorial District was between candidates Norman Needleman, a Democrat, and Melissa Ziobron, a Republican. The New London Day reported the race, which will be "instrumental" in determining which party controls the Senate, was too close to call Tuesday night. According to the Norwich Bulletin, Needleman held a narrow lead, however a recount is likely as Ziobron's team has not conceded the race.

According to his website, "Essex First Selectman and successful businessman Norm Needleman is running as the Democratic candidate for the 33rd State Senate District, promising to use his business and small town leadership experience to bring people together to get Connecticut back on track...If elected State Senator for the 33rd District, Norm will make a clean break from the decades of bickering and harmful policies that have come from Hartford and get Connecticut working for the towns in our district."

Ziobron said on her website "As your full-time State Senator, I will work tirelessly on your behalf to represent our small town values. I will continue my efforts as a champion for our environment and as an outspoken advocate for taxpayers and fiscal restraint. I love the Connecticut River Valley and shoreline. Put me back to work for you!"

In Killingworth, Christine Cohen, a Democrat, won the open senate seat against Adam Greenberg, a Republican, in the 12th senatorial district, according to media reports.

Cohen said on her website "As a small business owner, I am running to improve Connecticut's economy and fight for our values in Hartford. Wanting to serve my community, I have held seats on several boards, including the PTO, before being elected to the Guilford Board of Education where I currently serve."

Born here in Connecticut and raised in Guilford, Greenberg attended the public schools in his district and is deeply rooted in the history and success of the 12th District, according to his website. Currently residing in Branford with his wife and two young children, Greenberg is determined to bring his pride for his hometown and the entire shoreline to the Senate

Haddam residents also vote in the 36th House District race, in which the choices are Democratic candidate Christine Palm and Republican incumbent Robert Siegrist. Westport Now reported Tuesday night that Palm had unseated Siegrist in this race.

Siegrist was elected in November 2016 to his first-term. He serves on the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate, Public Safety and Veterans’ Affairs committees. According to his website, the various aspects of life, business and community that Siegrist experienced in Connecticut "have given him the means to fully relate to his constituents. Bob is vested in the 36th District and vows to represent this community with distinction as their voice in Hartford."

According Palm's website, "As the mother of four sons, she knows the challenges facing Millennials burdened by student debt; as a cancer survivor, she understands the importance of affordable health insurance; as a small business owner, she values a diversified, robust economy that works for all; as a former teacher, she knows well the importance of excellent schools; and her years in journalism compel her to work for honesty and transparency in government."

East Haddam residents also voted in the 34th House District race, in which the choices were Democratic candidate Theresa Govert and Republican candidate Irene Haines. Govert announced she had lost on her campaign Facebook page Tuesday night.

"While we may not have gotten the result we wanted tonight, we achieved something far greater," Govert said on Facebook. "To everyone who supported me and to everyone who donated and/or volunteered time, thank you for believing in me, but moreover, thank you for your hope in a future for everyone."

Govert said on her website "I am passionate about making Connecticut a place where young people have opportunities, working families are supported, and our retirees can live with security and dignity. As the State Representative for East Hampton, East Haddam and Colchester, I will fight to help our community and small businesses thrive and grow."

Haines said on her website "I have been active in the 34th District for more than 20 years. Through my involvement with the school systems I have seen the frustrations created by decreased funding and unfunded mandates. As a former business owner and past president of the East Haddam Business Association, I am very aware of the challenges our business community faces."

Killingworth residents also voted in the 35th House District race, in which the choices were Democratic candidate Jason Adler, Republican incumbent Jesse MacLachlan and Green Party candidate Madeleine Leveille. Adler announced on his Facebook page Tuesday night he had lost and MacLachlan had been reelected.

"The results are in and, unfortunately, I will not be the next representative of the 35th district. This result is painful but does not change my feelings about this campaign," Adler said on Facebook. "I congratulated Jesse on his re-election and let him know that the expectations you had for me now transfer to him."

MacLachlan represents the 35th General Assembly District. He serves on the legislature’s committees on Transportation, Energy, and Technology as well as Higher Education and Employment Advancement. According to his website, MacLachlan's primary concern is "to help make Connecticut a more affordable place for young workers, families, and retirees. The role of government should be to continue doing what it does well – which is creating a stable environment through public safety, health and education."

Adler said on his website "To protect the interests of my children and yours, for our parents and our neighbors, I decided to run for office. I believe my values and moral compass are a match for the citizens of Clinton, Killingworth and Westbrook (the 35th house district). I promise to bring a tireless work ethic and responsiveness in my advocacy for the 35th...In short, I believe that I am well prepared to advocate for the needs of the 35th district."

Leveille has lived in southern New England for most of her life, and she has lived on the Connecticut Shoreline since 1980. She has lived in Clinton since 2010 with her husband. According to her website, Leveille " has always felt a responsibility to provide service to the community. She has served on the Human Services Boards of the Town of Clinton and the Town of Guilford. She has been a member of the Youth Advisory Committee, Private Industry Council (New Haven County, CT), and a member of the Board of Directors, Regional Council for Education for Employment (New Haven, CT).

For the Judge of Probate race in Haddam and Killingworth, Jeannine Lewis, a Democrat, ran unopposed. Jennifer Berkenstock, a Republican, also ran unopposed in the East Haddam Judge of Probate race.

The Registrar of Voters race in East Haddam is between Martha Hansen, Democratic Party, and Lucy Salicrup, Republican Party.

All eyes are on the Governor's race where the choices are: Ned Lamont, Democrat, Bob Stefanowski, Republican, Rodney Hanscomb, Libertarian, Mark Stewart Greenstein, Amigo Constitution Liberty Party, and Oz Griebel, Griebel Frank for CT Party.

The candidates for lieutenant governor are: Susan Bysiewicz, Democrat, Joe Markley, Republican, Jeffrey Thibeault, Libertarian Party, John Demitrus, Amigo Constitution Liberty Party, and Monte E Frank, Griebel Frank for CT Party.

The choices for the U.S. Senate race are: Matthew Corey, Republican Party, Christopher S. Murphy, Democratic Party, Richard Lion, Libertarian Party, and Jeff Russell, Green Party

For the U.S. House of Representatives race the choices in the 1st District are: John B. Larson, Democratic Party, Jennifer T. Nye, Republican Party, and Thomas McCormick, Green Party.

The choices in the 2nd District are: Joe Courtney, Democratic Party, Danny Postemski, Jr., Republican Party, Daniel Reale, Libertarian Party, and Michelle Louise Bicking, Green Party.

In the Secretary of State race the choices are: Denise W Merrill, Democratic Party, Susan Chapman, Republican Party, Heather Lynn Sylvestre Gwynn, Libertarian Party, and Michael DeRosa, Green Party.

In the race for State Treasurer the choices are: Shawn Wooden, Democratic Party, Thad Gray, Republican Party, and Jesse Brohinsky, Libertarian Party.

For the position of State Comptroller the choices are: Kurt Miller, Republican Party, Kevin Lembo, Democratic Party, Paul Passarelli, Libertarian Party, and Edward G Heflin, Green Party.

For the position of Attorney General the choices are: William Tong, Democratic Party, Sue Hatfield, Republican Party, Peter D. Goselin, Green Party.

For more election information visit the Haddam Registrar of Voters website here, the East Haddam Registrar of Voters website here and the Killingworth Registrar of Voters website here.

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