Haddams/Killingworth 2022 Election Results: Cohen Wins

KILLINGWORTH, CT — Incumbent state Sen. Christine Cohen, (D) announced her opponent Paul Crisci (R) conceded and she will remain the 12th district's senator.

"Although numbers are still coming in, my opponent has conceded and we can confidently say that I will continue representing all of you in Hartford for another term! This job has been the honor of a lifetime and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to bring your voices to the senate chamber again," she posted on Facebook at 10:15. The results from Guilford and the 0tehr towns 98th towns had not been released by either registrars or the Secretary of State.

"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.

reporting by Ellyn Santiago

THE HADDAMS/KILLINGWORTH, CT — On Nov. 8, Haddam, East Haddam and Killingworth residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, U.S. senator, Congress, state representative and state senate.

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.

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.

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?

The following are the contested races that will be on the ballot for Haddam, East Haddam and Killingworth voters:

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

• Joe Courtney (Democratic Party)
• Mike France (Republican Party
• William Hall (Libertarian Party)
• Kevin Blacker (Green Party)

State Senator

Haddam

33rd District

• Norm Needleman (Democratic and Independent Party)
• Brandon Goff (Republican Party)

State Representative

Haddam

36th District

• Christine Palm (Democratic, Independent and Working Families Party)
• Chris Turkington (Republican Party)

East Haddam

State Senator

33rd District

• Norm Needleman (Democratic and Independent Party)
• Brandon Goff (Republican Party)

State Representative

34th District

• John Olin (Democratic, Independent and Working Families Party)
• Irene Haines (Republican Party)

Killingworth

State Senator

12th District

• Christine H. Cohen (Democratic, Independent and Working Families Party)
• Paul Crisci (Republican Party)

State Representative

35th District

• Christine Goupil (Democratic and Independent Party)
• Chris Aniskovich (Republican Party)
• Hugh Birdsall (Green 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

Haddam

• Jeannine Lewis (Democratic Party)
• David S. Gage (Republican Party)

Judge of Probate

East Haddam

• Jennifer Berkenstock (Republican Party)

Judge of Probate

Killingworth

• Jeannine Lewis (Democratic Party)
• David S. Gage (Republican Party)

Registrar of Voters

East Haddam

• Martha Hansen (Democratic Party)
• Rebecca Wonneberger (Republican Party)