Naugatuck Election Results 2022: Rebimbas, Bronko Projected Winners

NAUGATUCK, CT — A number of candidates have declared victory in several key federal, state and local state representative races across Naugatuck, however official vote totals have not yet been released.

Citizen's News reports reports Republican challenger Rosa Rebimbas has declared victory overDemocratic incumbent Peter Mariano in the 21st District Judge of Probate race. Mariano ran unopposed for 16 years and served five four-year terms. Final vote numbers have not yet been released. (Read more at Citizen's News)

The Connecticut Post reports that Democratic incumbent Jorge Cabrera has declared victory in the 17th Senate District and has defeated Republican challenger Kathy Hoyt. Final vote numbers have not yet been released. (Read more at the Connecticut Post)

In addition to Naugatuck, the 17th Senate District includes parts of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden and Woodbridge.

Citizen's News reports Seth Bronko, a Republican, won out over Jeff Litke, a Democrat, in the 70th House District race. The district is comprised solely of Naugatuck. Final vote numbers have not yet been released. (Read more at Citizen's News)

Litke confirmed the projected loss in a Facebook post and thanked all of his supporters in Naugatuck.

"Unfortunately we were not successful today," Litke said on Facebook. "I want to thank all the voters in Naugatuck for their support. We ran a good campaign that I am so proud of. Thank you to everyone that helped me and supported me...I'm not going anywhere and will continue to to be a strong defender of Naugatuck and our community."

In the race for the 15th State Senate District, Democrat Joan Hartley ran unopposed. Republican David Labriola also ran unopposed in the 131st House District race.

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 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 also: CT 2022 Election Results: Blumenthal Projected Winner In Senate Race

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

Voters will also get to decide whether the state should allow early voting. The question on the ballot is: "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?"

Naugatuck residents went to the polls Tuesday to determine the following races. Results are unofficial, projected winners are in bold:

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party)
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party)
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party)
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party)

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party)
• Leora Levy (Republican Party)
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party)

Congressional Representative

• Rosa DeLauro (Democratic Party)
• Lesley DeNardis (Republican Party)
• Amy Chai (Independent Party)
• Justin Paglino (Green Party)

State Senator

15th District

• Joan Hartley (Democratic Party)
• Joan Hartley (Independent Party)

17th District

• Jorge Cabrera (Democratic Party)
• Kathy Hoyt (Republican Party)
• Jorge Cabrera (Independent Party)
• Jorge Cabrera (Working Families Party)

State Representative

70th District

• Jeff Litke (Democratic Party)
• Seth Bronko (Republican Party)

131st District

• David Labriola (Republican Party)

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party)
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party)
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party)
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party)

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party)
• Harry Arora (Republican Party)
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party)
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party)
• JoAnna Laiscell Libertarian Party)

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party)
• Mary Fay (Republican Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party)

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party)
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party)
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party)
• William Tong (Working Families Party)
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party)

Judge of Probate

• Peter Mariano (Democratic Party)
• Rosa Rebimbas (Republican Party)

Registrar of Voters

• Louise Sheedy (Democratic Party)
• Matthew Katra (Republican Party)