Guilford Election Results 2022: Total Votes: Cohen Reelected, Rader In

GUILFORD, CT — Incumbent state Sen. Christine Cohen (D) was reelected as the 12th district's senator.

Cohen posted to Facebook her victory after noting that GOP challenger Paul Crisci had conceded.

"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.

Democrat Moira Rader also claimed victory as state representative for the 98th district in an email to Patch.

The results were confirmed by the Secretary of State Wednesday morning.

“From the moment I launched my candidacy for State Representative from the 98th District, I
have been overwhelmed by and immensely grateful for the extraordinary support our neighbors
of Guilford and Branford have shown me. I am humbled and thankful to the voters of this district
for their trust and confidence in me. I’ve worked diligently to reach as many voters as possible with my message of commitment to public service and my focus on the issues that mean the most to our district’s families. That collective hard work and dedication has resulted in our win tonight," she wrote. "By working together, we can achieve a vision for Connecticut that seeks to provide our families and businesses truly affordable, accessible health care, protect women’s reproductive rights, expand mental health care, support our thriving public schools; strengthen gun safety laws, continue meaningful climate change action; and expand equitable voter access.”

Soon to be former 98th District Rep. Sean Scanlon was elected as State Comptroller.

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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 Guilford voters:

Winners names in bold. Vote totals represent ballots cast by Guilford residents.

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party) 7,262
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party) 4,141
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party) 22
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party) 110
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party) 144

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party) 7,378
• Leora Levy (Republican Party) 4,027
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party) 188

Congressional Representative

• Rosa DeLauro (Democratic Party) 7,321
• Lesley DeNardis (Republican Party) 3,954
• Amy Chai (Independent Party) 180
• Justin Paglino (Green Party) 149

State Senator

District 12

• Christine H. Cohen (Democratic Party) 7,173
• Paul Crisci (Republican Party) 4,083
• Christine H. Cohen (Independent Party) 178
• Christine H. Cohen (Working Families) 157

State Representative

District 86

• Vincent J. Candelora (Republican Party) 1,032

District 98

• Moira Rader (Democratic Party) 6,162
• Rich DiNardo (Republican Party) 3,481
• Moira Rader (Working Families) 168

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party) 6,987
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party) 4,050
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party) 213
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party) 193

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party) 6,705
• Harry Arora (Republican Party) 4,167
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party) 322
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party) 172
• JoAnna Laiscell (Libertarian Party) 53

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party) 7,425
• Mary Fay (Republican Party) 3,713
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party) 219
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party) 163

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party) 7,297
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party) 3,841
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party) 110
• William Tong (Working Families Party) 194
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party) 80

Judge of Probate

• Peter Barrett (Democratic Party) 7,178
• Peter Barrett (Republican Party) 4,030

Registrar of Voters

• Lisa Kops (Democratic Party) 7,082
• Gloria Nemczuk (Republican Party) 4,232

Ballot Question

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