Stafford 2024 Election Results: Winners Emerging In Key Races

STAFFORD, 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.

Votes are still being counted in other key races, including the U.S. House of Representatives, and the state General Assembly races.

Continue to check back throughout the night for live updates of winners in key races.

At the top of the ballot, residents were asked to vote on a referendum question that reads:

• "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?"

Here are the key races in Stafford:

U.S. House

• Democratic: Joe Courtney
• Republican: Mike France

Courtney jumped out to an early lead. With the first 11 towns reporting, Courtney had amassed 9,555 votes to France's 8,226.

Just after midnight, Courtney was declaring a win.

Stafford Registrar of Voters

• Democratic: Sue Armstrong
• Petitioning Candidate: Eleanor Canestrari

State Representative

• Democratic: Ethan R. Werstler
• Republican: Kurt Vail

State Senate

• Democrat: Merry C. Garrett
• Republican: Jeff Gordon