Shelton-Derby 2026 Election Results: Winners In Key Races Revealed

UPDATE: Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term Tuesday night.

It was a big night for Democrats statewide, as 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.

Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff announced Tuesday night Democrat Jorge Cabrera was declared the unofficial winner of the state's 17th Senate District.

Duff said voters in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck and Woodbridge re-elected Cabrera to represent the 17th District.

Bryan Lizotte, a Democrat, was declared the unofficial winner of the state's 113th House District seat, defeating Joe Lauretti, a Republican, according to the Connecticut Democratic Party.

"You have my word, I will always try my best to help," Lizotte said in a statement posted to Facebook. "And I will always be an independent voice for Shelton. Thank you. Now, let's get to work!"

Fred J. Anthony, a Republican, and Clifford P. Hoyle, a Democrat, both ran unopposed for Judge of Probate in Shelton and Derby, respectively.

SHELTON-DERBY, CT — The polls are closed, and the votes are being counted in Shelton and Derby 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 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.

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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.

Shelton

For Congress, the candidates in District 3 are Rosa L. DeLauro, a Democrat; Christopher Lancia, a Republican; and Thomas Egan, an Independent.

In District 4, the candidates are Jim Himes, a Democrat; Michael Ted Goldstein, a Republican; and Benjamin Wesley, an Independent.

For state senator the candidates are Carolann Reid, a Democrat, and Jason Perillo, a Republican. Perillo is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For state representative, the candidates in District 113 are Bryan Lizotte, a Democrat, and Joe Lauretti, a Republican. Lizotte is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

In District 122, the candidates are Mandy Kilmartin, a Democrat, and Ben McGorty, a Republican.

For Judge of Probate the candidate is Fred J. Anthony, a Republican.

For Registrar of Voters the candidates are Janet Sabovik, a Democrat, and Peter R. Pavone, a Republican.

Derby

For Congress, the candidates are Rosa L. DeLauro, a Democrat; Christopher Lancia, a Republican; and Thomas Egan, an Independent.

For state senator the candidates are Jorge Cabrera, a Democrat, and John-Paul Dorais, a Republican. Cabrera is also endorsed by the Working Families Party and Dorais is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For state representative, the candidates in District 104 are Kara Rochelle, a Democrat, and Daniel Sexton, a Republican. Rochelle is also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

In District 105, the candidates are Josh James Beaupre, a Democrat, and Nicole Klarides-Ditria, a Republican.

In District 114, the candidates are Mary Welander, a Democrat, and Brooke Hopkins, a Republican. Welander is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For Judge of Probate the candidate is Clifford P. Hoyle, a Democrat.