2018 Local Election News
Groton registrars to hold voter registration session ahead of referendum
The Groton registrars will hold a voter registration session from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Groton Human Services Building.
In voting on Groton charter revisions, residents cite multitude of reasons
There did not appear to be one reason that was most popular for why people voted no, or why they voted yes.
Recount ordered for 33rd state Senate District
The Secretary of the State's Office has ordered a recanvass of votes for the 33rd state Senate District.
Gov.-elect Lamont: Cut New London in on the wind windfall
The city deserves a share of the revenue paid to the state for the use of pier facilities in New London Harbor.
What will the election mean for state Senate Republicans?
Connecticut Democrats nabbed 24 of the 36 seats, per unofficial numbers from the Connecticut Secretary of State's office.
Dubitsky retains control in 47th House District
Republican incumbent Doug Dubitsky will return to Hartford to represent the 47th House District for a third term, defeating repeat Democratic challenger Kate Donnelly 5,836 to 4,343.
de la Cruz secures second term in 41st District
Democratic incumbent Joe de la Cruz easily won a second term by defeating Republican Kenneth Richards to keep his 41st House seat.
Chris Soto was unchallenged in 39th House District
Chris Soto’s return to Hartford was a foregone conclusion since he did not have a challenger in the 39th House District representing New London.
Ledyard residents approve charter revisions
Residents voted by a healthy margin Tuesday to approve revisions to the town charter presented over the summer.
Formica fends off Marx to retain seat in 20th Senate District
Republican State Sen. Paul Formica fended off a strong showing by Democratic challenger Martha Marx on Tuesday to secure a third term representing the 20th Senate District.
Norwich voters support $2.7 million for new police radio system
Norwich voters approve bond to replace decades-old police radio system.
Ryan holds onto his 139th District seat
Democrat Kevin Ryan was elected for a 14th term Tuesday as the 139th District's state representative, defeating Republican challenger Nick DeLucia.
Groton voters reject charter changes
The changes would have instituted a budget referendum, eliminated the RTM, added a finance board and extended town council terms.
Cheeseman returns to state House in 37th District
Republican state Rep. Holly Cheeseman of East Lyme, defeated Democratic challenger Hugh McKenney of Salem by a vote of 5,760 to 5,446.
Riley takes 46th House District for fourth term
Incumbent Democrat Emmett Riley secured a fourth term Tuesday in the 46th House District, easily defeating Republican challenger Andrew Lockwood.
Somers secures second term in 18th Senate District
Unofficial results show incumbent state Sen. Heather Somers defeated Democratic challenger Bob Statchen by 3,000 votes.
McCarty over Welch-Collins in the 38th House District
Republican incumbent Kathleen McCarty held back a determined challenge Tuesday from Democrat Baird Welch-Collins to take the 38th House District seat for the third straight election.
Carney wins third term to represent 23rd House District
Rep. Devin Carney, R-Old Lyme, was re-elected Tuesday to his third term representing the 23rd House District, holding back a challenge from Democrat Matt Pugliese.
France fends off challenge from Schwebel in 42nd House District race
Republican incumbent Mike France held off a challenge from political newcomer Liz Schwebel.
Montville voters support $10M road repair project
Montville voters backed a 10-year road repair project requiring bonds totaling $10 million.
Conley defeats Scott for District 40 seat in Groton, Ledyard
Incumbent Democratic Rep. Christine Conley defeated Republican John Scott Tuesday night in the race for the 40th District House seat.
Osten returns to 19th Senate District for fourth term
State Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, is returning to Hartford for a fourth term after she defeated Republican challenger Mark Lounsbury.
Despite rain, heavy turnout reported across the region
In an election that could draw the highest percentage of voters for a midterm since 1970, area registrars and polling place moderators were reporting heavy turnouts.
Deep in Trump country, in the 18th Senate District
The town of Sterling had one of the most lopsided pro-Trump votes in the state in 2016.
Rotella defeats Mastroianni to win 43rd District state rep seat
On Tuesday, Democrat Kate Rotella of Mystic defeated Republican Shaun Mastroianni of Stonington, to win the seat that was held by Democrat Diana Urban of North Stonington for the past 18 years.
Spike in voter registrations continues through October
In every city and town in southeastern Connecticut, the number of new voter registrations increased from October 2014 to 2018.
Polling places for Tuesday's election
A list of polling places across the region for Tuesday's election. Polls are open from 6 a.m.to 8 p.m.
Who's not voting in Connecticut?
There are 2.16 million people registered to vote in Connecticut — an all-time high for the state. But plenty of eligible voters still haven't registered.
Norwich political town committees funding school bus rides to city polls
School buses will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from apartment complexes and other stops to four polling places.
Scott sued over nonpayment of rent; calls landlord 'slumlord'
Nineteen Thames Street Partnership filed a complaint against his now-defunct former company Bailey Agencies.
Two Norwich GOP legislative candidates have delinquent property taxes
Republican candidate Andrew Lockwood in the 46th House District and Nick DeLucia in the 139th House District have delinquent property taxes.
Mashantucket council candidate reaching beyond reservation
Vincent Eleazer believes tribe could interact more with towns in region.
DeLucia seeking to unseat Ryan in 139th House District race
Challenger faces uphill climb against 13-term incumbent in district that includes Bozrah, Montville and Norwich.
Candidates mostly focus on taxes in final debate before election
Lamont, Stefanowski, Griebel debate at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Conley, Scott respond to controversy over mileage payment
When Rep. Christine Conley broke her leg last year and couldn't drive, she received a mileage allowance, which is legal.
Stonington District 3 voting to be at borough firehouse
The town's registrars of voters are reminding voters in District 3 that they will cast their ballots at the Stonington borough firehouse on Nov. 6.
Somers named Legislator of the Year by emergency physicians
State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, has been honored by the Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians as the organization's 2018 Legislator of the Year.
Opinion
Connecticut will reap what voters for Democrats sowed
With Democrats remaining in charge Connecticut’s taxpayers will suffer with less money, less opportunity, and less security.
