Branford Election Results 2022: Vote Totals, Comey, Cohen Reelected

BRANFORD, CT —Branford ballots were blue down the line, state election results show.

Garnering nearly 56 percent of the vote, incumbent Representative for the 102nd district, Democrat Robin Comey, defeated GOP challenger Ray Ingraham with 5,991 total votes to Ingraham's 4,564 votes.

"Thank you to Branford for believing in me," Comey wrote on Facebook. "I am so honored to continue to have this opportunity of a lifetime serving the people of Branford. I believe in an economy that works for everyone, that health care is a right, diversity is our strength, and democracy is worth defending."

Tuesday night, before all the votes were tallied, incumbent state Sen. Christine Cohen announced her opponent Paul Crisci conceded and she will remain the 12th district's senator.

"Although numbers are still coming in, my opponent has conceded and we can confidently say that I will continue representing all of you in Hartford for another term! This job has been the honor of a lifetime and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to bring your voices to the senate chamber again," she posted on Facebook at 10:15.

"From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the many volunteers and supporters who helped make this possible, we couldn’t have done it without you," she wrote.

And District 98 Democratic candidate Moira Rader won election.

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Eyes are on the gubernatorial race as incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont faces off against Republican nominee Bob Stefanowski and Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. Voters will also get to decide on several state constitutional positions including treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state.

Connecticut also has a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking a third term, while Republican Leora Levy hopes to unseat him. All the state’s congressional seats are up for election as well.

See related: CT 2022 Election Results: Blumenthal Projected Winner In Senate Race

All seats in the state General Assembly are up for election this year.

Absentee voting

Connecticut reverted to its relatively strict absentee ballot regulations. Officials made an exception during the last federal election due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A voter needs to meet specific criteria. Voters can apply online or turn in a request to the town clerk office. There is a separate process for an emergency ballot within six days of an election.

Voting on Election Day

Polls in Connecticut are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can use the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Connecticut also allows for Election Day registration at designated centers in each town. People must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote using Election Day registration.

For questions, contact the Registrar of Voters office.

The following are the contested races that will be on the ballot for Branford voters:

Winners are in bold. Vote totals shown represent Branford voters.

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party) 7,735
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party) 5,418
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party) 29
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party) 87
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party) 125

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party) 7,803
• Leora Levy (Republican Party) 5,335
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party) 242

Congressional Representative

District 3

• Rosa DeLauro (Democratic Party) 7,837
• Lesley DeNardis (Republican Party) 5,269
• Amy Chai (Independent Party) 172
• Justin Paglino (Green Party) 109

State Senator

District 12

• Christine H. Cohen (Democratic Party) 7,396
• Paul Crisci (Republican Party) 5,662
• Christine H. Cohen (Independent Party) 134
• Christine H. Cohen (Working Families Party) 179

State Representative

District 98

• Moira Rader (Democratic Party) 1,536
• Rich DiNardo (Republican Party) 1,213
• Moira Rader (Working Families Party) 39

District 102

• Robin Comey (Democratic Party) 5,800
• Ray Ingraham (Republican Party) 4,484
• Ray Ingraham (Independent Party) 82
• Robin Comey (Working Families Party) 191

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party) 8,430
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party) 5,453
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party) 179
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party) 249

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party) 7,157
• Harry Arora (Republican Party) 5,566
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party) 201
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party) 202
• JoAnna Laiscell (Libertarian Party) 80

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party) 7,662
• Mary Fay (Republican Party) 5,187
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party) 157
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party) 187

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party) 7,837
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party) 5,082
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party) 93
• William Tong (Working Families Party) 217
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party) 75

Judge of Probate

• Charles E. "Chuck" Tiernan, III (Democratic Party) 7,624
• Al Ippolito (Republican Party) 5,604

Registrar of Voters

• Daniel J. Hally (Democratic Party) 7,615
• Darren "Howie" Lawler (Republican Party) 5,386

Ballot Question:

“Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?