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First Selectman Blanchette Wins by 28 Votes in Ellington
Republican Blanchette won re-election against former longtime Democratic state lawmaker, Ted Graziani.

Ronald DeRosa is a former Patch associate regional editor.
Republican Blanchette won re-election against former longtime Democratic state lawmaker, Ted Graziani.

Pellegrini, a Republican, defeated an independent challenger, former Tax Collector Donna Doyker.
Here are the final numbers as supplied by the Durham Town Clerk.
There may be a recount on the Board of Finance due to very close results in the preliminary tallies.
The 21-year-old was still wearing his costume after a weekend off campus and said he never intended to cause the fear and confusion that led to Monday’s lockdown at Central Connecticut State University.
The fire spanned six acres near Lake Beseck and required multiple companies to assist in putting out.
An official said Ellington firefighters have contained the fire to one unit.
Here's where you can find out stories, polling information and other important news bits throughout Tuesday's municipal elections.
Here's where you can find out stories, polling information and other important news bits throughout Tuesday's municipal elections.
Election Day Registration takes place for the first time in Connecticut during this Tuesday's municipal elections.
Odell passed away at the age of 55.
David Kyem, the son of CCSU Geography Professor Peter Kyem, is facing breach of peace charges after an incident that led to SWAT response and Connecticut State University on lockdown for nearly three hours.
First Selectman Maurice Blanchette responds to a letter to the editor last week challenging his record on the Ellington Senior Center project.
There is an increase in donations from individuals from the financial services industry to Connecticut's federal lawmakers.
There is an increase in donations from individuals from the financial services industry to Connecticut's federal lawmakers.
There is an increase in donations from individuals from the financial services industry to Connecticut's federal lawmakers.
There is an increase in donations from individuals from the financial services industry to Connecticut's federal lawmakers.