Politics & Government
East Haven Election Results Vote Totals 2022: Voters Chose Republicans
Though many races were won by Democrats, in East Haven, voters cast their ballots for Republicans in every category, election results show.

EAST HAVEN, CT —In every race on Tuesday's ballot, East Haven voters cast their ballots for Republicans, election results from the town and state show. Including choosing GOP contenders in Congressional races: Leora R. Levy over incumbent winner Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Leslie DiNardis over incumbent winner, New Haven native and now 17 term Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. East Haven voters also chose GOP gubernatorial candidate for governor Bob Stefanowski over incumbent winner Gov. Ned Lamont. And on down the ticket including state senators, state representatives, comptroller, treasurer, and the attorney general.
All three Republicans for the General Assembly representing East Haven have been reelected. District 34 state Sen. Paul Cicarella, District 99 Rep. Joe Zullo and District 86 Rep. Vincent J. Candelora.
But with the 12th senatorial district redrawn to include part of East Haven, Incumbent state Sen. Christine Cohen, (D-Guilford) announced her opponent Paul Crisci conceded and she will remain the 12th district's senator. East Haven voters decided Crisci.
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"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.
The results had not been released by either registrars or the Secretary of State.
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"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.
Original story:
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 East Haven voters:
Winners will appear in bold. Vote totals represent East Haven ballots.
- Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party) 4,211
- Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party) 5,086
- Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party) 15
- Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party) 75
- Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party) 107
- Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party) 4,197
- Leora Levy (Republican Party) 4,962
- Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party) 144
District 3
- Rosa DeLauro (Democratic Party) 4,335
- Lesley DeNardis (Republican Party) 4,794
- Amy Chai (Independent Party) 107
- Justin Paglino (Green Party) 67
State Senator
District 12
- Christine H. Cohen (Democratic Party) 896
- Paul Crisci (Republican Party) 1,131
- Christine H. Cohen (Independent Party) 17
- Christine H. Cohen (Working Families Party) 19
District 34
- Paul Cicarella (Republican Party) 4,634
- Paul Cicarella (Independent Party) 299
- David A. Bedell (Green Party) 468
State Representative
District 99
- Joe Zullo (Republican Party) 5,450
District 86
- Vincent J. Candelora (Republican Party) 1,144
Secretary of the State
- Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party) 3,861
- Dominic Rapini (Republican Party) 4,986
- Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party) 304
- Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party) 153
State Treasurer
- Erick Russell (Democratic Party) 3,781
- Harry Arora (Republican Party) 4,961
- Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party) 144
- Erick Russell (Working Families Party) 150
- JoAnna Laiscell (Libertarian Party) 54
State Comptroller
- Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party) 3,784
- Mary Fay (Republican Party) 4,995
- Sean Scanlon (Independent Party) 118
- Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party) 124
Attorney General
- William Tong (Democratic Party) 4,232
- Jessica Kordas (Republican Party) 4,699
- A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party) 81
- William Tong (Working Families Party) 148
- Ken Krayeske (Green Party) 35
Judge of Probate
- Michael Brandt (Republican Party) 6,221
Registrar of Voters
- Richard DePalma (Democratic Party) 4,112
- Alberta Vitale (Republican Party) 4,895
Ballot Question:
“Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting? Yes: 3,736 No: 3,593
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