Darien 2026 Election Results: Winners Revealed In Key Races

All results are unofficial

DARIEN, CT — Darien residents hit the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard in several key races, including for office of governor, Congress, state senate, state representative, and the local Board of Education.

The Darien Board of Education had three seats available and four candidates, although voters could only vote for up to two.

According to preliminary tabulator results from Darien Republican Registrar of Voters Cara Gately, Democrats Crystal Hill and Peter Orphanos secured seats with 4,453 and 4,322 votes, respectively.

Greg Grambling secured the third seat with 4,138 votes, and Zachary Fleitman finished fourth with 4,048 votes. As of 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, Gately said she was waiting for the state to accept the results. Hand counts and write-ins still needed to be added.

Elsewhere, Democrat Samantha Nestor won against Republican Alma Sarelli in the race for the 26th State Senate District, according to Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-25).

Duff made the announcement on Facebook Tuesday night.

The 26th State Senate District covers portions of Darien, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, and all of Redding, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. The seat opened up after Ceci Maher announced she would not seek re-election.

In a statement posted to Facebook, Nestor said Tuesday night her heart was full and thanked her campaign team and supporters.

"I am ready to roll up my sleeves and work every day to deliver real results for our families," Nestor wrote on Facebook. "Let's celebrate an incredible win together!"

Duff (D-25) won re-election against Republican challenger Justin Perry, according to Duff himself.

Duff's district covers all of Norwalk and portions of Darien.

"I am truly honored and humbled that the people of Norwalk and Darien have once again placed their trust in me to serve as your State Senator," Duff said in a statement posted to Facebook. "This victory belongs to all of you.Thank you for believing in me and for giving me the opportunity to continue fighting for our communities!"

Two incumbent candidates who ran unopposed will head back to Hartford.

Democratic State Sen. Pat Billie Miller will continue to represent the 27th State Senate District, which covers a portion of Stamford and Darien.

State Rep. Tracy Marra, a Republican, will return to represent the 141st District, which covers portions of Darien and Norwalk.

For state representative, the candidates in District 125 are Meredith Tobitsch, a Democrat, and Tom O'Dea, a Republican. O'Dea is also endorsed by the Independent Party. Results were not available as of publication.

Democrat Susan K. Gray and Republican Cara Gately ran for re-election as the town's registrars of voters.

Preliminary tabulator results from Gately showed Francisco Cardona garnered 4,549 in the probate judge race. Republican Michael Nedder, a petitioning candidate, tallied 2,131 votes.

There were also several candidates running for seats on the Representative Town Meeting, although those races were not competitive.

In statewide races, Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term, and all five Democratic congressional candidates were elected: Luke Bronin (CT-1), Joseph Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Jahana Hayes (CT-5).

Also winning re-election were Attorney General William Tong, Sec. of State Stephanie Thomas, Treasurer Erick Russell, and Comptroller Sean Scanlon, according to Hearst Connecticut.