Politics & Government
UPDATE: Democrats Sweep Milford
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Update at 11:31 p.m.:
119th District Republican candidate Pam Staneski has issued the following concession statement:
Well, no loss is easy to accept. But James and I ran a good-fought campaign. The people have spoken, and I know James has the best interests of the people of Milford and Orange. This isn't going to stop me from advocating for the things I'm passionate about. I look forward to working with our new state representative in the 119th to make things better for Milford and Orange.
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Update at 9:28 p.m.:
Gayle Slossberg, James Maroney, Kim Rose, Paul Davis and Chris Murphy have all won, making it a clean sweep for Democrats in Milford.
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Update at 8:57 p.m.:
Slossberg is up 9,928 votes in Milford and West Haven, so far. She's gotten 20,494 votes to DeGrego's 10,566
Update at 8:52 p.m.:
Waiting on Harborside (118) and High Plains (119). Kim Rose currently has 64.2% of the vote to Michael Casey's 35.8% of the vote. Maroney is leading with 52.1% to Staneski's 47.9%.
Update at 8:01 p.m.:
As of 6:30-7:00 p.m., The Milford Registrar of Voters is reporting 66% voter turnout.
Update at 5:20 p.m.:
A Word From the 118th District Rep. Candidates:
Today, Milford Patch caught up with some of the candidates. The Republican 118th District Representative Candidate Michael Casey said, "It seems like a really good turnout" and noted that he will be at Crush Sports Cafe tonight.
Casey's opponent, Democratic incumbent Kim Rose was shaking hands with constituents at polling places. "I get no sleep the night before," Rose said. Describing her Election Day ritual, Rose laughed and said that she "drinks a lot of coffee."
Update at 4:41 p.m.:
Foran High School Polls
William "Skip" Ziebell, Moderator at the Foran High School Polls, said it's been a "great turnout. Really heavy."
Petition Against Citizens United
Gary Witte, the Pastor at Woodmont United Church of Christ, was outside collecting over 60 signatures for a petition against the recent Supreme Court Decision about Citizens United. He explained that the petition was to "ask for a constitutional amendment" and "support Democracy."
Original Story published on Tuesday, November 6th at 6:00 a.m.:
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Good morning, and welcome to Election Day 2012!
Today, Milford residents go to the polls to choose a president, a U.S. Senator, a U.S. Representative from the 3rd Congressional District, state representatives for the 117th, 118th and 119th districts, and a state Senator in the 14th District.
See below for information on where to cast your ballot and the list of candidates. We've also included how Milford voted in 2008, the year of the last presidential election, and 2010, the last mid-term election.
Read it over, then visit your local polling station between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. to make your voice heard! And be sure to check back with Patch for updates throughout the day, including the announcement of the winners as soon as votes are tallied tonight.
State and National Races
U.S. Senate
Chris Murphy (D) and Linda McMahon (R) are vying for the seat vacated by Joe Lieberman. (Click on "U.S. Senate" for updates, results and reactions.)
Third Congressional District
The challenger, Wayne Winsley (R), is hoping to unseat incumbent Rosa L. DeLauro (D) (Click on "Third Congressional District" for updates, results and reactions.)
117th District
Paul Davis, a Democrat, is running unopposed to reclaim his seat.
118th District
The challenger, Republican Michael Casey, is hoping to unseat incumbent Kim Rose, a Democrat.
119th District
The race has Democrat James Maroney and Republican Pam Staneski facing off for the seat previously held by Richard Roy, who is not running for re-election.
14th Senate District
Gayle Slossberg, a Democrat, is running against Mike DeGrego, a Republican.
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Milford Polling Places
Polls open at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m.
Check out where to vote tomorrow in our guide to polling places in Milford.
How Milford Voted in 2008 (81.36% Turnout)
(D=Democrat; R=Republican; G=Green; I=Independent; WF=Working Families; CL=Connecticut for Lieberman; WI=Write In)
PRESIDENT
- Obama-Biden (D) — 14,873 votes
- McCain-Palin (R) — 11,772 votes
- Nader and Gonzalez — 347 votes
- Baldwin-Castle (WI)— 2 votes
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 3rd DISTRICT
- Rosa L. DeLauro (D) — 16,249 votes
- Bo Itshaky (R) — 6,011 votes
- Ralph A. Ferrucci (G) — 617 votes
- Rosa L. DeLauro (WF) — 2,477 votes
14th SENATE DISTRICT
- Vincent Marino (R) — 9,098 votes
- Gayle Slossberg (D) — 16,429 votes
117th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
- Paul Davis (D) — 2,088 votes
- Stephanie A. Williams (R) — 1,830 votes
118th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
- Nanci A. Seltzer (R) — 3,665 votes
- Barbara L. Lambert (D) — 5,472 votes
- Rocco J. Frank, Jr. (I) — 969 votes
119th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
- Kevin G. Liddy (R) — 3,995 votes
- Richard F. Roy (D) — 6,964 votes
How Milford Voted in 2010 (56.89% Turnout)
(D=Democrat; R=Republican; G=Green; I=Independent; WF=Working Families; CL=Connecticut for Lieberman; SA=Socialist Action)
U.S. SENATE
- Linda E. McMahon (R) — 8,426 votes
- Richard Blumenthal (D) — 10,123 votes
- Dr. John Mertens (CL) — 114 votes
- Richard Blumenthal (WF) — 529 votes
- Warren B Mosler (I) — 206 votes
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 3rd DISTRICT
- Jerry Labriola, Jr. (R) — 7,565 votes
- Rosa L. DeLauro (D) — 10,729 votes
- Rosa L. DeLauro (WF) — 611 votes
- Charles A. Pillsbury (G) — 195 votes
STATE SENATE, 14th DISTRICT
- Vincent Marino (R) — 8,040 votes
- Gayle Slossberg (D) — 10,670 votes
- Gayle Slossberg (I) — 452 votes
117th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
- Paul Davis (D) — 1,351 votes
- Peggy Rogers (R) — 4,213 votes
118th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
- Gregory M Smith (R) — 3,507 votes
- Kim Rose (D) — 3,539 votes
- Kim Rose (WF) — 201 votes
- Rocco J. Frank Jr. (I) — 213 votes
119 ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
- Daniel German (R) — 3,866 votes
- Richard Roy (R) — 4,548 votes
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