Democrats won key Connecticut races and expanded their legislative majorities. But top-of-the-ticket numbers reveal warning signs compared to four years ago.
Connecticut voters will vote for president, fill seats for all five U.S. Representatives, one of the two U.S. Senate seats, plus seats in the General Assembly.
This week on Capitol Report, Connecticut Republicans and Democrats react to Donald Trump’s win, and Rep. Jahana Hayes defeats George Logan in a rematch for the 5th Congressional District. Plus, a recap of Connecticut Senate and House races and a look at Connecticut’s voting and results system.
Did Connecticut’s first year of early voting cut down on polling lines on Election Day? Almost 750,000 people voted early. Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas called it a success, and said it did cut down on those long lines in some locations.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D) easily won his reeelection bid in the state of Connecticut, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Murphy was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2013 and
Vice President Harris has won Connecticut, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Her victory was largely expected, given Connecticut has supported Democratic presidential