EASTON, 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 Easton, voters favored Democratic candidates in several major races, including governor and Congress, while the town's two state House contests produced different local results.
Democrat Wiley Mullins narrowly led Republican incumbent Tony Scott in Easton's portion of the 112th House District, receiving 855 votes to Scott's 841. However, Scott won reelection districtwide.
In the 135th House District, Republican Darrell Harris received 994 votes across his Republican and Independent Party ballot lines in Easton, compared with 896 for Democratic incumbent Anne Hughes across her Democratic and Working Families Party lines. Hughes nevertheless won reelection districtwide.
Democrat Rob Blanchard also won the 28th State Senate District race, defeating Republican Amybeth Laroche.
Below are Easton's unofficial Nov. 3 election results, according to Connecticut's Election Management System, with both precincts reporting.
Candidates confirmed to have won their respective races are listed in bold.
Rowe ran unopposed.
Results are unofficial and subject to certification.
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