New Canaan 2024 Election Results: Winners In Key Races Revealed

NEW CANAAN, CT — Shortly after the polls closed Tuesday night, vice President Kamala Harris was announced as the winner of Connecticut's seven electoral college votes, defeating former President Donald J. Trump and three other candidates, according to the Associated Press.

Also, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-CT, won re-election and a third term in Congress, according to projections. He defeated GOP challenger Matthew M. Corey and two other candidates.

For U.S. Congress, the Associated Press reports Democrat Jim Himes is the projected winner against Republican candidate Michael Goldstein and Independent candidate Benjamin Wesley, according to unofficial results.

See also: CT 4th Congressional District Race: Himes Wins Re-Election, AP Reports

In District 26, Democrat Ceci Maher is the projected winner in the state senator race after Republican Kami Evans conceded to her opponent on social media, according to unofficial results.

"Tonight, I want to congratulate Ceci Maher on her victory and wish her God's blessings as she serves our community over the next two years," Evans wrote on Facebook. "Thank you to everyone who voted, supported, and believed in our mission for District 26. Your dedication and trust mean the world to me. Let’s keep working together to make our community stronger. With heartfelt gratitude, thank you.

Additionally, Democrat Lucy Dathan is the projected winner in District 142, where she ran unopposed.

For state senator, the candidates in District 36 were: Nick Simmons, Democrat, versus Ryan Fazio, Republican. Simmons is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For state representative, the candidates in District 125 were Jason Bennett, Democrat, versus Tom O'Dea, Republican.

In District 42, the candidates were Savet Constantine, Democrat, versus Kim Healy, Republican. Healy is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For Registrar of Voters the candidates were: Elizabeth Orteig, Democrat, and Joan McLaughlin, Republican.

Results for these races were not available before midnight on Election Night.

Connecticut voters also were asked to decide on the following ballot question: "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?"

CT Insider reports the absentee ballot question has passed, with over 50 percent of voters selecting "yes," according to unofficial results.