North Branford Election Results 2022: Vote Totals In All Races

NORTH BRANFORD, CT —In every race on Tuesday's ballot, North Branford voters cast their ballots for Republicans, election results from the state show.

Republicans for the General Assembly representing North Branford have been reelected. District 34 state Sen. Paul Cicarella and District 86 Rep. Vincent J. Candelora, who ran unopposed. And Republican Registrar of Voters Lisa Dostie Fitch bested Democratic challenger Marlene K. Esposito

But incumbent state Sen. Christine Cohen, (D) who Tuesday night announced her opponent Paul Crisci had conceded, won reelection.

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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 North Branford voters:

Winners are in bold.

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party) 2,439
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party) 3,686

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party) 2,598
• Leora Levy (Republican Party) 3,525

Congressional Representative

District 3

• Rosa DeLauro (Democratic Party) 2,663
• Lesley DeNardis (Republican Party) 3,411
• Amy Chai (Independent Party) 90
• Justin Paglino (Green Party) 28

State Senator

District 12

District 34

• Paul Cicarella (Republican Party) 846
• Paul Cicarella (Independent Party) 56
• David A. Bedell (Green Party) 80

State Representative

District 86

• Vincent J. Candelora (Republican Party) 4,682

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party) 2,342
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party) 3,581
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party) 88
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party) 72

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party) 2,275
• Harry Arora (Republican Party) 3,589
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party) 114
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party) 64
• JoAnna Laiscell Libertarian Party) 31

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party) 2,395
• Mary Fay (Republican Party) 3,522
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party) 86
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party) 55

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party) 2,611
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party) 3,359
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party) 59
• William Tong (Working Families Party) 71
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party) 19

Judge of Probate

• Charles E. "Chuck" Tiernan, III (Democratic Party) 2,389
• Al Ippolito (Republican Party) 3,695

Registrar of Voters

• Marlene K. Esposito (Democratic Party) 2,452
• Lisa Dostie Fitch (Republican Party) 3,564

Ballot Question:

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