Hamden 2026 Election Results: Winners Declared In Key Races

HAMDEN, CT — It was a big night for Democrats nationally and locally with several incumbents winning re-election on Tuesday.

Incumbent Democrat Jorge Cabrera declared victory over Republican challenger John-Paul Dorais in a victory speech that was posted to Facebook.

Democrat Joshua Elliott defeated Republican Hudson Molinari to win re-election in the 88th House District.

Fellow Democratic incumbents Laurie Sweet and Steve Winter ran unopposed in the 91st and 94th House District races, respectively.

Incumbent Democrat Liz Linehan declared victory in the 103rd House District, representing Cheshire, Hamden, and Wallingford.

“I am incredibly honored to have earned your trust for another term representing the 103rd District,” Linehan wrote in a post on Facebook. “To my family, friends, volunteers, and everyone who supported this campaign, I am so grateful. None of this happens without you.

“Serving our communities is a privilege I will never take for granted. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and there’s so much more work to do.

“From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Now, let’s get back to work!”

In other statewide races, Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term and all five Democratic congressional candidates were elected: Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, Luke Bronin, Joseph Courtney, and Jahana Hayes.

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

(Update: 10:20 p.m.) Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro has claimed victory to a 19th term in the 3rd Congressional District by defeating Republican challenger Christopher Lancia, according to the New Haven Independent.

The Independent reports DeLauro delivered a fiery victory speech before 75 to 80 supporters at the Shubert Theatre on Tuesday night.

With Democrats looking to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, DeLauro could regain her role as chair of the Appropriations Committee, where she currently serves as ranking Democrat.

(Original post) HAMDEN, CT — The polls are closed and the votes are being counted in Hamden for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, Congress, state representative, and state senate.

For Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the candidates are Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, Democrats, and Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey, Republicans. Lamont and Bysiewicz are also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Fazio and Corey are endorsed by the Independent Party.

For U.S. Congress in the 3rd District, the candidates are: Rosa L. DeLauro, Democrat; Christopher Lancia, Republican; and Thomas Egan, Independent Party.

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For state senate in the 11th senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Alphonse Paolillo Jr. and Workers' Voice Party candidate Rosa Aurelia Pepper-Macias.

In the 17th senatorial district, Democrat Jorge Cabrera is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Republican John-Paul Dorais is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For state representative in the 88th District, Democrat Joshua Elliott is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, and Hudson Molinari is the Republican candidate.

In the 91st House District, Laurie Sweet (Democrat, Working Families Party) is running unopposed.

In the 94th House District, Steve Winter (Democrat, Working Families Party) is running unopposed.

In the 103rd House District, Democrat Liz Linehan is also endorsed by the Independent Party, and Jeff Weiss is the Republican candidate.

In the 114th House District, Democrat Mary Welander is also endorsed by the Independent Party, while Brooke Hopkins is the Republican candidate.

For Secretary of the State, the candidates are Stephanie Thomas, a Democrat, and Peter Lumaj, a Republican. Thomas is also endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.

For treasurer, the candidates are Erick Russell, a Democrat, and Fred Wilms, a Republican. Russell is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Wilms is endorsed by the Independent Party.

For Comptroller, the candidates are Sean Scanlon, a Democrat, and Jennifer S. Tooker, a Republican. Scanlon is endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.

For Attorney General, the candidates are William Tong, a Democrat, and John Bolton, a Republican. Tong is also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

For Judge of Probate, Democrat Michael Dolan is running unopposed.

For Registrars of Voters, the candidates are Democrat Jacqueline James-Boyd and Republican Laura E. Santino.