REDDING, CT — Democrats saw widespread success in Tuesday's midterm elections, with victories across the country and a sweep of Connecticut's statewide races.
Gov. Ned Lamont secured a third term, while Democrats won all five of Connecticut's congressional seats, including U.S. Rep. Jim Himes in the 4th District.
Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, Treasurer Erick Russell and Comptroller Sean Scanlon also won reelection.
In Redding, voters favored Democratic candidates across the ballot, including Samantha Nestor, who won the 26th State Senate District race, and incumbent state Rep. Anne Hughes, who secured reelection in the 135th House District.
Nestor defeated Republican Alma Sarelli in the race for the Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Ceci Maher. Hughes defeated Republican Darrell Harris, winning another term representing a district that includes Weston and portions of Redding and Easton.
Below are Redding's unofficial Nov. 3 election results, according to Connecticut's Election Management System, with the town's sole precinct reporting.
Candidates confirmed to have won their respective races are listed in bold.
DeMoura ran unopposed.
Results are unofficial and subject to certification.
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