Democrats claimed victory Tuesday night in the special election in the 144th House District of Stamford, holding onto a seat that Democrat Caroline Simmons wrested from Republicans in 2014.
Democrat Hubert Douglas Delany outpolled Republican Danny Melchionne for the seat Simmons vacated after her election as mayor in November. Unofficial results showed him winning with nearly 56% of the vote.
Turnout was 18.9%.Â
Neither candidate has held elective office.
Connecticut’s Election results are in, and Dr. Jonathan Wharton, an associate professor of political science and urban affairs at Southern Connecticut State.
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