North Branford Election Results 2018: Local Winners Revealed

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — Christine Cohen, a Democrat, has won the open senate seat against Adam Greenberg, a Republican, in the 12th senatorial district, according to media reports.

GOP State Rep. Vincent Candelora also won reelection defeating his challenger, Vincent Mase Sr., according to the New Haven Register. The unofficial vote total was 6,515 for Candelora and Mase with 3,762. Colin Souney, a Green Party candidate also was on the ballot.

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — Voters have until 8 p.m. to vote in Connecticut's statewide election. Governor, Lt. governor, state treasurer, state comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state are all up for grabs. Several local state senate, state house of representative and judge of probate races will also be decided.

Voters also can cast ballots for the U.S. Senate election and congressional races. Voters who are in line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote even after the deadline passes. You can find your poll location at the Secretary of the State website by inputting your information.

Locally, in North Branford the choices for the 12th Senatorial District are: Christine Cohen, Democratic challenger, versus Adam Greenberg, Republican challenger. This is an open seat as incumbent Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr. is not seeking reelection.

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Cohen said on her website that “As a small business owner, I am running to improve Connecticut's economy and fight for our values in Hartford. Wanting to serve my community, I have held seats on several boards, including the PTO, before being elected to the Guilford Board of Education where I currently serve.

”I want to see common sense solutions that go beyond party lines. We need more collaboration in Hartford. Before starting Cohen's Bagel Company, I worked for Stanley Black & Decker for many years. I understand the needs of Connecticut businesses, big and small, and am committed to ensuring their growth and expansion,” Cohen said.

According to Greenberg’s website, it says “Former major league baseball player Adam Greenberg is stepping up to the plate for Connecticut. Adam’s unique background as a CEO, best-selling author, and professional athlete who overcame incredible odds has prepared him to take on the challenges facing the 12th District. Join Adam and help usher in new leadership for Connecticut.” He is vehemently opposed to tolls and says the state needs to foster a pro-business environment.

North Branford residents will also vote on this state representative race: 86th House District: Vince Mase Sr., Democratic challenger, versus Vincent Candelora, GOP incumbent and Colin Souney, a Green Party candidate.

Mase, a Northford resident, is an attorney who retired as a mail carrier in 2005, according to The Sound. Candelora was elected to his sixth two-year term in November 2016.

As a member of the legislature’s committee on Legislative Management, Candelora has held Deputy Republican Leader title since 2011. He also serves on the legislature’s committees on Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Judiciary, Public Health, General Law and Regulations Review. Candelora also serves as the Chair of the screening committee that is tasked with reviewing all legislation before it is put up for a vote in the House. He is an active member in the community where he serves on the Executive Board of the North Branford Little League, according to his website.

Souney, according to his social media page, is a long time Guilford resident and 1993 Guilford High School graduate who has worked in the area over two decades in a variety of vocations including Construction, Welding and Machining

For the Judge of Probate race the lone choice is Frank J Forgione, the Republican. (To sign up for North Branford breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

All eyes are on the Governor’s race where the choices are: Ned Lamont, Democrat, Bob Stefanowski, Republican, Rodney Hanscomb, Libertarian, Mark Stewart Greenstein, Amigo Constitution Liberty Party, and Oz Griebel, Griebel Frank for CT Party.

The candidates for lieutenant governor are: Susan Bysiewicz, Democrat, Joe Markley, Republican, Jeffrey Thibeault, Libertarian Party, John Demitrus, Amigo Constitution Liberty Party, and Monte E Frank, Griebel Frank for CT Party.

The choices for the U.S. Senate race are: Matthew Corey, Republican Party, Christopher S. Murphy, Democratic Party, Richard Lion, Libertarian Party, and Jeff Russell, Green Party

For the U.S. House of Representatives race the choices in the 3rd District are: Rosa L DeLauro, Democratic Party, and Angel Cadena, Republican Party.

In the Secretary of State race the choices are: Denise W Merrill, Democratic Party, Susan Chapman, Republican Party, Heather Lynn Sylvestre Gwynn, Libertarian Party, and Michael DeRosa, Green Party.

In the race for State Treasurer the choices are: Shawn Wooden, Democratic Party, Thad Gray, Republican Party, and Jesse Brohinsky, Libertarian Party.

For the position of State Comptroller the choices are: Kurt Miller, Republican Party, Kevin Lembo, Democratic Party, Paul Passarelli, Libertarian Party, and Edward G Heflin, Green Party.

For the position of Attorney General the choices are: William Tong, Democratic Party, Sue Hatfield, Republican Party, Peter D. Goselin, Green Party.

Connecticut offers Election Day registration, but those who arrive need to be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote. Unlike previously registered voters standing in line before 8 p.m. to register won’t guarantee the ability to vote.

Absentee ballots are also available for those who won’t be in town all of election day or for a multitude of other reasons.

For more election information visit the East Haven Registrar's Office by clicking here.