There were “tons and tons and tons” of voters at the Cross Ln. Polling Station in Old Lyme today according to one election worker, who said voting was brisk all day. Quite a number of politicians, journalists, campaign workers, and supporters then gathered at 8 p.m. to hear the results, but they were not announced until significantly after the polls closed due to some procedural challenges.
Voting for the Governor reflects the state result in that it is still too close to call, but, Joe Courtney netted a convincing win in the US Second Congressional District. In the House 23rd District, Democrat Mary Stone conceded to Republican Devin Carney saying, ” The voters have spoken and now it’s up to all of us to help Devin do the best job he can.” Art Linares (R) held onto his 33rd State Senate seat defeating a strong challenge from rookie Emily Bjornberg (D), while Paul Formica (R) cruised past Betsy Ritter (D) to take the 20th State Senate seat vacated by Andrea Stillman.
Old Lyme’s unconfirmed results are given below:
Governor:
Dannel Malloy (D) 1,746
Thomas C. Foley (R) 1,752
Comptroller:
Kevin Lembo (D) 1,712
Sharon McLaughlin (R) 1,624
Attorney General:
George Jepsen (D) 2,719
Kie Westby (D) 1,444
Secretary of State:
Denise Merrill (D) 1,715
Peter Lumaj (R) 1,643
Michael DeRosa (Grn) 57
Treasurer:
Denise Nappier (D) 1,665
Tim Herbst (R) 1,767
US House District 2:
Joe Courtney (D) 2,153
Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh (R) 1,337
William Clyde (Grn) 24
Daniel Reale (Lib) 20
State Assembly 23rd District:
Devin R. Carney (R) 1,874
Mary Stone (D) 1,593
Additional candidates on the Old Lyme ballot are:
State Senate 20th District:
Elizabeth B. Ritter (D) 1,453
Paul Formica (R) 2,139
Additional candidates on the Lyme ballot are:
State Senate 33rd District:
Art Linares (R)
Emily Bjornberg (D)