Democrats Win Big in New Britain

Democrats won in New Britain in every election contested this year, as part of what appears to be a nationwide wave of support for Democrats.

In the race for Governor and Lt Governor, the Democrats, Gov Ned Lamont (D – incumbent) and Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D – incumbent) received more votes than the Republicans, State Sen Ryan Fasio and Matt Corey.

For Congress, incumbent Cong Jahana Hayes (D-5) was chosen by New Britain voters over the Republican, Chris Shea, in an unofficial vote total of 9,147 to 3,695.

For State Senate, Democratic Sen Rick Lopes (D-6 – incumbent) won re-election, 13,504 to 8,082, over Republican Tremell Collins, in an unofficial vote total. The district also includes Berlin and part of Farmington.

There are three State Assembly districts entirely in New Britain and one partially in New Britain.

In the 24th Assembly District, by a margin of 3,550 to 1,452 the incumbent Democratic Rep Emmanuel “Manny” Sanchez (D-24) defeated Republican Board of Education member Tina Santana (R), in an unofficial vote total.

In the 25th Assembly District, the Democratic Rep Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-25) won in the election against Republican Jamie Bubba Vaughan by 2,320 to 700, in an unofficial vote total.

In the 26th Assembly District, the incumbent Democratic Rep David DeFronzo (D-26) defeated Republican Sal S Simsek 2,862 to 1,424, in an unofficial vote total.

In the 27th Assembly District, which is in the southeast of New Britain, incumbent Democratic Rep Gary Turco was uncontested. He received 379 votes, unofficially, with one write-in vote.

For Judge of Probate, incumbent Democrat Bill Rivera (D) won over Republican Paul Edwards 11,177 to 7,584, in an unofficial vote total. New Britain shares a probate district with Berlin.

Editor’s note: Reporting by John McNamara and Rhona Cohen contributed to this article. The cover photo is by John McNamara.