Orange Election: CT Dems Call 114th House District For Welander

This story was updated at 10:04 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2020: Democrat Mary Welander is the unofficial winner of the state 114th House District race over Republican Dan DeBarba, according to the Connecticut Democratic Party.

The 114th District represents Orange, Woodbridge and Derby, and the seat was held by 10-term Rep. Themis Klarides, who served as the House Minority Leader. She decided not to run for re-election.

ORANGE, CT — After a marathon political campaign, Election Day 2020 is finally here.

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Record voter turnout is expected across the nation, fueled by a contentious presidential race.

Republican President Donald Trump faces former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House.