Following Recount, Seminara Concedes 8th District Election To Honig

8TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, CT — Nearly two and a half weeks after Election Day, State Sen. Lisa Seminara announced Friday she has conceded the race for the 8th Senate District following a recanvass which occurred over the past week.

In her first term her first term representing the towns of Norfolk, Hartland, Canton, Simsbury, New Hartford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Granby, Harwinton and Torrington, Seminara had initially conceded to Honig, with the Democratic challenger commending his opponent's campaign and accepting the concession.

However, significant issues with tabulators and ballots on Election Day in Torrington, one of the district's larger towns, prompted a recount there, which reduced a nearly 2,000-vote lead for Honig to just over 150, prompting an automatic recount and Seminara withdrawing her concession.

As of today, the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Office's election website indicated Honig received 28,940 votes, or 50.27 percent, to 28,621 (49.73 percent) for the incumbent.

"While I am disheartened by the election's outcome, I again want to reiterate that my heart remains full of gratitude and humility," Seminara said in a written statement. "I am immensely proud of the positive campaign we ran and the values that we represented. We fought hard, fair, and remained laser-focused on the issues important to the people of the 8th District.

"Thank you to my family, campaign team, all the volunteers, the RTCs, poll workers, town officials, and my fellow legislators for your hard work and dedication to my race in the 8th District.

"To my opponent, I extend my congratulations. The voters have spoken, and I respect their decision. I wish you success as you take on the responsibilities of the office. It is my sincere hope you will govern with a commitment to the well-being of all our citizens. Our state faces many challenges, and it is crucial we come together to address them. Let us become united, hopeful, and determined to build a brighter future for Connecticut.”