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CT Dems say blue wave presents opportunities — and challenges
Gov. Ned Lamont speaks during a post-Election Day news briefing at the state Capitol in Hartford on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
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GovernmentBlumenthal signals another run for Senate in 2028
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Attorney General William Tong listen to a speaker during a post-Election Day news briefing at the state Capitol in Hartford on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
EducationContractor who hired Kosta Diamantis’ daughter gets probation
Antonietta Roy, right, leaves the U.S. District Court in Bridgeport with her attorney on October 7, 2025.
GovernmentDemocrats set to win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years
Democrats are poised to control the majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years after the GOP racked up major losses across the country.
GovernmentDemocrats poised to keep CT’s constitutional offices
Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas celebrates during an Election Night Party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford.
GovernmentLuke Bronin elected to Congress, CT Dems celebrate sweep in U.S. House races
Luke Bronin, who won in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District race, speaks at an election night party at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
BusinessGov. Ned Lamont defeats Ryan Fazio, winning 3rd term
Gov. Ned Lamont celebrates his relection during an Election Night Party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford.
GovernmentU.S. Justice Dept. monitors arrive at voting sites in New Haven
Zachary Denver, a federal election monitor, keeps an eye on the Davis Street polls in New Haven, Conn. on Nov. 3, 2026.
GovernmentCT Senate 2026: Live election results
CT ELECTION RESULTS: 1ST DISTRICT 2ND DISTRICT 3RD DISTRICT 4TH DISTRICT 5TH DISTRICT U.S. HOUSE U.S. SENATE GOVERNOR CT HOUSE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES
GovernmentU.S. Senate 2026: Live election results
CT ELECTION RESULTS: 1ST DISTRICT 2ND DISTRICT 3RD DISTRICT 4TH DISTRICT 5TH DISTRICT U.S. HOUSE GOVERNOR CT HOUSE CT SENATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES