CT 57th House District Election Results: Foster Claims Seat

ELLINGTON/EAST WINDSOR, CT — A General Assembly seat held for 10 years by Republican Christopher Davis swung to the Democratic side on Election Day, as Jaime Foster bested Republican David Stavens to represent the 57th District, which includes Ellington and most of East Windsor.

According to unofficial tallies from the Secretary of the State's office, Foster collected 7,627 votes to 6,680 for Stavens.

She thanked her supporters in this Facebook video posted early Wednesday morning.

"She worked hard and I give her a lot of credit," Stavens said. "I wish her the best of luck at the Capitol."

Foster, 30, a research scientist and expert in nutrition, hunger and food insecurity, stated her top priority is keeping families safe.

"As a public health researcher, I am committed to ensuring families, businesses and workers have safe, science-based options that allow our economy to recover," she said.

"I plan to be actively involved in crafting and designing any legislation that relates to COVID-19 response and preparedness for future pandemics," she told Patch.

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Foster's platform, as outlined on her campaign website, stated, "Jaime believes the same things that make a good friend and neighbor make an even better elected official. Jaime plans to advocate in Hartford for the same things she has worked hard for on the local level in Ellington."

A past member of the Ellington Board of Education and Human Services Commission, Foster had been cross-endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties, appearing on three different lines on the ballot.

Stavens, 57, has a degree in civil engineering and has spent years developing Ellington's local economy through his work with Barber Utilities. He has served on the Ellington Board of Selectmen since 2015, and previously was a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. He said affordability is a highly pressing issue facing not only Ellington and East Windsor residents, but all Connecticut citizens.

"We cannot keep raising taxes and expect people to survive," he told Patch. "We need to cut spending. The state of Connecticut cannot continue going down this path."

On the subject of the coronavirus pandemic, which has lasted eight months to date, Stavens told Patch, "More businesses should be allowed to reopen. Business owners that have been able to reopen have taken the time and effort to ensure safety to consumers per what Connecticut has recommended. There has been success with those who have been able to come back; it's time to allow more to reopen so people can get back to work and support their families."

"I grew up in and love Ellington, and would do anything for it," Stavens said.