Fairfield Election Results 2022: Vote Totals For Every Race

FAIRFIELD, CT — Fairfield voters went to the polls Tuesday to cast votes in state and federal elections, in addition to a ballot question on changes to the Town Charter. Below are the unofficial vote totals from each race according to the Secretary of State.

In Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont won reelection as did U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, and Democrats swept the top state offices including: Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas, Treasurer, Erick Russell, Comptroller, Sean Scanlon, and Attorney General William Tong.

On the Congressional level, four Democratic incumbents, Rosa L. DeLauro, Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, John Larson, rolled to victory, while it was too close to call in the fifth district, which featured Jahana Hayes versus George Logan.

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In addition to a state ballot question on early voting (which passed), Fairfield residents had the following Charter Revision question to answer (yes or no):

"Shall the Town of Fairfield Charter be reorganized to: (A) make it easier to use and understand; (B) modernize language and references throughout; (C) update and expand definitions; and (D) make substantive changes, including but not limited to the following: (1) uniform standards of conduct, civility and operations; (2) streamlined budget and contract approval procedures; (3) allow for greater competition in Board of Education elections; (4) modify Board of Selectperson vacancy process; (5) codify the current forty-member RTM with ten districts; (6) appointment of Constables; (7) codify the positions of Town Administrator and Chief of Staff; (8) modify residency and qualification standards for certain department heads; (9) update the Board of Library Trustees responsibilities; and (10) amend the process for updating the Town Seal."

The measure was defeated, according to Republican First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick, who supported the initiative.

"I pledged to Fairfielders from the day I took office that I would restore the public's trust by installing proper oversight and accountability while working to make sure our Town government is run with transparency and honesty," Kupchick said in a statement to Patch after midnight on Wednesday.

The unofficial vote tally was not posted on the town's website, but was posted on a personal website by Democratic Registrar Matthew Waggner, called Fairfieldvotes.org. Waggner's unofficial tally had 10,535 voting in favor of the changes, and 12,224 against them.

"Opening up the charter for its first meaningful review in 30 years was a priority for me in that effort," Kupchick said.

"Unfortunately, the process turned contentious and partisan. The opposition was simply louder and the substance of the changes were drowned out by the noise.

"I will continue the good work of moving our town forward in the 21st century with the resources available to me notwithstanding the reality that we will have to do it with a charter from the last century."

In a statement to Patch, Selectwoman Nancy Lefkowitz took issue with Kupchick's characterization of the defeat. Lefkowitz, a Democrat, opposed the proposed Charter changes; her statement is below:

The voters of Fairfield have spoken: as an engaged community, voters want to be considered and allowed agency over any changes that occur to our Town Charter.

Process matters.

Rather than crying "partisan politics" I hope the First Selectwoman will reflect on what the numbers actually show: our residents want a more thoughtful, inclusive, and transparent process, and good governance matters.

Despite her efforts and using the enormous reach and power of the platform available to her, the First Selectwoman's message did not appeal to voters ; the opposition was not "louder" (as the First Selectwoman asserted) rather, the non-partisan, 'vote no' opposition had a more resonant message.

On behalf of the majority of voters in Fairfield, I hope the First Selectwoman will see this defeat as an opportunity. If she favors transparent dialogue and engages in active listening and compromise solutions over divisive narratives and partisan rhetoric, perhaps we, as a Board, can spend this final year of our term working collaboratively and effectively for the health, safety and well-being of all residents. This community deserves nothing less from its elected leaders.

Below are the results of the contested races on the ballot in Fairfield; the overall winner of an office is in bold.

The race between Democrat Sarah Keitt and Republican Meghan McCloat in the 134th House District appeared on Tuesday to go to McCloat, but the race is now too close to call.

Patch caught up with McCloat on Tuesday afternoon at Mill Hill School, at which time she was optimistic about her chances.

"The energy has been really good," she said, adding that she had started campaigning Tuesday morning at 5:45 a.m. at Dwight School.

Fairfield vote results, according to the Secretary of State's office:

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party) - 15,080; 59.87%
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party) - 9,702; 38.52%
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party) - 36; 0.14%
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party) - 147; 0.58%
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party) - 225; 0.89%

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party) - 15,100; 60.17%
• Leora Levy (Republican Party) - 9,699; 38.65%
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party) - 298; 1.19%

Congressional Representative (4th District)

• Jim Himes (Democratic Party) - 15,179; 60.46%
• Jayme Stevenson (Republican Party) - 9,691; 38.60%
• Jayme Stevenson (Independent Party) - 237; 0.94%

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party) - 14,260; 57.40%
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party) - 9,849; 39.65%
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party) - 431; 1.73%
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party) - 302; 1.22%

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party) - 13,139; 52.91%
• Harry Arora (Republican Party) - 10,814; 43.55%
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party) - 513; 2.07%
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party) - 257; 1.03%
• JoAnna Laiscell (Libertarian Party) - 108; 0.43%

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party) - 13,585; 54.95%
• Mary Fay (Republican Party) - 10,550; 42.68%
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party) - 361; 1.46%
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party) - 225; 0.91%

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party) - 14,260; 57.26%
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party) - 10,003; 40.16%
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party) - 253; 1.02%
• William Tong (Working Families Party) - 281; 1.13%
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party) - 108; 0.43%

State Senator (28th District)

• Timothy Gavin (Democratic Party) - 12,588; 49.98%
• Tony Hwang (Republican Party) - 12,329; 48.95%
• Timothy Gavin (Independent Party) - 269; 1.07%

State Representative

132nd District

• Jennifer Leeper (Democratic Party) - 5,470; 54.99%
• Brian Farnen (Republican Party) - 4,351; 43.74%
• Brian Farnen (Independent Party) - 127; 1.28%

133rd District

• Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic Party) - 4,795; 60.07%
• Michael Grant (Republican Party) - 2,944; 36.88%
• Michael Grant (Independent Party) - 94; 1.18%
• Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Working Families Party) - 150; 1.88%

134th District*

• Sarah Keitt (Democratic Party) - 3,585; 50.08%
• Meghan McCloat (Republican Party) - 3,492; 48.78%
• Meghan McCloat (Independent Party) - 82; 1.15%

Judge of Probate (Uncontested)

• Kathleen Neary Maxham - 17,079; 100.00%

*Overall, Keitt has 5,023 votes, according to the Secretary of State's office, while McCloat has 5,050.