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CT delegation previews agenda as blue wave swamps U.S. Congress
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes speaks during a post-Election Day news briefing at the state Capitol in Hartford on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
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GovernmentDemocrats flipped legislatures, won trifectas and toppled GOP supermajorities
Indiana state Reps. Ed DeLaney, Cherrish Pryor, Phil GiaQuinta, Carey Hamilton, Vanessa Summers and Greg Porter declare that Indiana Democrats broke the House GOP’s supermajority on Nov. 3, 2026.
GovernmentDemocrats maintain hold on CT constitutional offices
Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas celebrates during an Election Night Party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford.
GovernmentPolls close in Connecticut, and residents await results
Voters cast their ballots after signing up for same-day registration on Election Day at Hartford City Hall early Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2026.
GovernmentWhile the votes are counted, the stitches go in
Attendees at the third annual Election Day Community Sewing Project at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven on Nov. 3, 2026.
GovernmentMan charged with mailing letters containing powder to officials ahead of elections
An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Jan. 16, 2025.
GovernmentCT Secretary of the State, Comptroller, Treasurer, AG 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 CT SENATE
GovernmentCT 1st Congressional District 2026: Live election results
This is the first in a series of stories profiling candidates in each congressional district race.
GovernmentCT 2nd Congressional District 2026: Live election results
This is the second in a series of stories profiling candidates in each congressional district race.
GovernmentCT 3rd Congressional District 2026: Live election results
This is the third in a series of stories profiling candidates in each congressional district race.
GovernmentCT 4th Congressional District 2026: Live election results
This is the fourth in a series of stories profiling candidates in each congressional district race.
GovernmentCT Governor 2026: Live election results
CT ELECTION RESULTS: 1ST DISTRICT 2ND DISTRICT 3RD DISTRICT 4TH DISTRICT 5TH DISTRICT U.S. HOUSE U.S. SENATE CT HOUSE CT SENATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES