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Election Results 2026: Brookfield and Connecticut

Election Results 2026: Brookfield and Connecticut

Last updated: 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2026. All results are unofficial. Statewide and congressional totals come from the Associated Press tabulation of returns reported to the Connecticut Secretary of the State; district and probate totals come from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting. The Associated Press does not publish totals for Treasurer, Comptroller, or Attorney General; totals for those three races come from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting and are provisional pending certification. This is the page's final update.

Polls closed at 8 p.m. Before Election Day, 505,973 Connecticut ballots had already been cast through early voting and absentee voting. Election Day votes are being added town by town.

Governor — Lamont wins a third term

The Associated Press has called the governor's race for Ned Lamont (D) and Susan Bysiewicz, defeating Ryan Fazio (R) and Matt Corey.

  • Ned Lamont (D) — 765,602 votes (59.4%)
  • Ryan Fazio (R) — 523,960 votes (40.6%)

With 772 of 778 precincts reporting statewide.

In Brookfield, with all 3 precincts reporting, Lamont received 4,039 votes (51.5%) to Fazio's 3,804 (48.5%).

U.S. House, 5th District — Hayes wins

Brookfield's congressional district. The Associated Press has called the race for Jahana Hayes (D), defeating Chris Shea (R).

  • Jahana Hayes (D) — 146,375 votes (57.8%)
  • Chris Shea (R) — 106,660 votes (42.2%)

With 156 of 158 precincts reporting.

In Brookfield, with all 3 precincts reporting, Hayes received 4,189 votes (53.6%) to Shea's 3,622 (46.4%).

Secretary of the State — Thomas wins

The Associated Press has called the race for Stephanie Thomas (D), defeating Peter Lumaj (R).

  • Stephanie Thomas (D) — 801,487 votes (63.3%)
  • Peter Lumaj (R) — 464,876 votes (36.7%)

With 772 of 778 precincts reporting.

In Brookfield, with all 3 precincts reporting, Thomas received 4,230 votes (54.4%) to Lumaj's 3,551 (45.6%).

Brookfield's own returns

Brookfield's returns have now been reported, with all 3 precincts reporting. In the governor's race, Brookfield voters backed Ned Lamont (D) over Ryan Fazio (R), 4,039 votes (51.5%) to 3,804 (48.5%). In the 5th Congressional District, Brookfield voters backed Jahana Hayes (D) over Chris Shea (R), 4,189 votes (53.6%) to Shea's 3,622 (46.4%). In the Secretary of the State race, Brookfield voters backed Stephanie Thomas (D) over Peter Lumaj (R), 4,230 votes (54.4%) to Lumaj's 3,551 (45.6%).

Brookfield votes in two state Senate districts: Districts 1 and 2 vote in the 30th Senate District, and District 3 votes in the 32nd. Both candidates in the 30th District — incumbent Stephen Harding (R) and Aaron Zimmer (D) — are Brookfield residents.

State Senate, 30th District

Aaron Zimmer (D) leads Stephen Harding (R) in district totals from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting.

  • Aaron Zimmer (D) — 22,820 votes (51.6%)
  • Stephen Harding (R) — 21,383 votes (48.4%)

Harding's total combines his Republican and Independent ballot lines.

Harding conceded the race Wednesday morning, telling WTNH News 8 that he did not see a path to victory and had called Zimmer to concede.

State Senate, 32nd District

Eric Berthel (R) leads Matt Knickerbocker (D) in district totals from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting.

  • Eric Berthel (R) — 25,632 votes (53.2%)
  • Matt Knickerbocker (D) — 22,570 votes (46.8%)

In Brookfield, Knickerbocker received 769 votes (52.8%) to Berthel's 688 (47.2%).

State Representative, 107th District

Julie Kerton (D) leads Martin Foncello (R) in district totals from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting. The 107th covers Brookfield and parts of Bethel and Newtown.

  • Julie Kerton (D) — 5,560 votes (51.1%)
  • Martin Foncello (R) — 5,310 votes (48.9%)

Foncello's total combines his Republican and Independent ballot lines. In Brookfield, Kerton received 3,901 votes (50.2%) to Foncello's 3,871 (49.8%).

Treasurer

Erick Russell (D) defeated Fred Wilms (R) in totals from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting (combined ballot lines), provisional pending certification. The Associated Press does not publish totals for this race.

  • Erick Russell (D) — 761,777 votes (60%)
  • Fred Wilms (R) — 505,950 votes (40%)

Comptroller

Sean Scanlon (D) defeated Jennifer S. Tooker (R) in totals from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting (combined ballot lines), provisional pending certification. The Associated Press does not publish totals for this race.

  • Sean Scanlon (D) — 795,375 votes (63%)
  • Jennifer S. Tooker (R) — 470,723 votes (37%)

Attorney General

William Tong (D) defeated John Bolton (R) in totals from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting (combined ballot lines), provisional pending certification. The Associated Press does not publish totals for this race.

  • William Tong (D) — 799,900 votes (63%)
  • John Bolton (R) — 468,710 votes (37%)

Judge of Probate

Marty Landgrebe (R) leads Robin Mann (D) in district totals from the Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting. The probate district covers Bridgewater, Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, and Sherman.

  • Marty Landgrebe (R) — 13,956 votes (50.8%)
  • Robin Mann (D) — 13,505 votes (49.2%)

In Brookfield, Mann received 3,959 votes (51.4%) to Landgrebe's 3,738 (48.6%).


Results: Associated Press tabulation of returns reported to the Connecticut Secretary of the State for statewide and congressional races; Treasurer, Comptroller, and Attorney General totals from the Connecticut Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting (compiled by CBIA), provisional pending certification; district and probate totals from the Connecticut Secretary of the State's unofficial reporting. All results are unofficial until certified.

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