Explore town-by-town Connecticut election results from the 2026 election. Use interactive maps to see how voters in your city or town cast their ballots, based on Associated Press results.
President Trump spoke from the White House ballroom construction site one day after his party suffered sweeping losses in the House and Senate during the midterm elections.
Democrats are poised to secure a historic majority in the Connecticut Senate after winning a series of battleground races and making unexpected gains across the state. Republicans could be left with as few as three seats in the 36-member chamber.
Fresh off his re-election victory, Gov. Ned Lamont said he plans to work with lawmakers and build consensus as he begins a historic third consecutive term.
Republican Stephen Harding, who has served as Senate Minority Leader since 2024 and represents Connecticut’s 30th Senate District, told News 8 on Wednesday morning that he does not see a path to victory and has called his Democratic opponent, Aaron Zimmer, to concede.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on a staff call Wednesday that he will not run for minority leader, according to two GOP staffers, heading off what will likely be a bitter fight over the party’s future in the next Congress as Republicans reel from a seismic election defeat. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police said a student was in possession of a BB gun when they were detained following an alleged altercation outside Achievement First Amistad High School Wednesday morning. According to the others involved, the confrontation happened around 7:30 a.m., when Aaron Morrison, his wife…
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A referendum deciding whether to approve a plan for an over $500 million school project is projected to pass in Enfield, according to unofficial counts. Enfield Mayor Gina L. Cekala said Wednesday morning the numbers are not final as the absentee ballots need to be counted. However, based on…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven city officials on Wednesday are scheduled to provide an update on last month’s attempted carjacking and shooting of a Yale employee, in addition to another non-fatal shooting that resulted in the arrest of a 16-year-old. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Police Chief David Zannelli…
The BEST day of Autumn on this Wednesday!! Unseasonably warm weather with near record high temperatures expected inland under bright skies. An approaching cold front and associated low-pressure system will first deliver some showers on Thursday, then steady/heavier rain is possible Friday afternoon/night, ending early…
WOODBRIDGE, Conn. (WTNH) — Savannah Johnson scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime period as top-seeded Branford won its second consecutive Southern Connecticut Conference championship with a 2-1 win over No. 2 Daniel Hand on Tuesday at Amity Regional High School. Jessica Radzinunas scored on a penalty…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The New Haven Police Department said that a 20-year-old was arrested in connection with the attempted carjacking and shooting of a Yale employee on Oct. 20. Angel Rodriguez of New Haven was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, possession of a high-capacity magazine and possession…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut's deputy secretary of the state said Tuesday that one person was caught by election officials attempting to vote twice during the state's early voting period. During a news conference, Deputy Secretary of the State Jennifer Barahona said one person was caught on Monday…
KILLINGLY, Conn. (WTNH) — Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas Tuesday confirmed an untimely death occurred at a Killingly polling location overnight. During a previously-scheduled press conference about election safety and security, she said the incident was not related to Tuesday's election or the voting process…
STONINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A crash on Interstate 95 South is slowing traffic in Stonington Tuesday, according to Connecticut State Police officials. The highway was originally shut down between exits 92 and 91, but as of 7:40 a.m., only the right land is closed. State police said preliminary information indicates…
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Norwich, Enfield and Southington are some of the municipalities where residents on Election Day Tuesday will vote on referendums for various projects. Norwich Residents of Norwich have a chance to cast their vote on a $55 million referendum to build a new police headquarters downtown. Police said…
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — First graders in Suffield are excited for the snow to come this year, but this year its not just for the snow day! They want to see "their plows" in action! They were at Bradley International Airport for a field trip to see the big plows they named. "So excited,
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Voters in the Elm City can expect to see election monitors from the Department of Justice at polling sites on Tuesday, New Haven officials disclosed last week. City officials said the DOJ intended to have two teams of two election monitors on the look out for any violations of the
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Newly released state reports show Waterbury public schools are making progress for the third straight year. The district is seeing improvements in student achievement and is leading the state’s largest urban school districts in a key measure of performance. According to new state reports, all…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut voters decided races in all five of the state's congressional districts on Election Day, determining who will represent the state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Click here to view results for all five of the state's congressional districts. In the 1st Congressional District…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — As voters head out to cast their ballots Tuesday, they can rest assured preparations have been underway to ensure polling locations are safe and secure. Connecticut's "Emergency Operations Center" in Hartford was activated at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. State officials said security planning for…
What a day ahead! Unseasonably warm weather continues statewide today with near record high temperatures expected inland under bright skies. An approaching cold front and associated low-pressure system will first deliver some showers on Thursday, then steady/heavier rain is possible Friday afternoon/night, ending…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- The UConn men's and women's basketball teams were both victorious in their doubleheader season openers Monday night. The women defeated Cornell 100-35 in the first game of the night, while the men beat Gardner-Webb PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford was filled with fans for both games. In the…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- It has been a while since Connecticut saw any, and these dry conditions are becoming a concern, especially for brush fires. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reported that the fire danger due to the dry season is high across the state. When you think of…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- UConn's basketball teams tipped off a doubleheader in Hartford Monday night. The two games meant double the fans, as people from all over the state poured into PeoplesBank Arena to see the men and women play. "I grew up coming to these games as a kid and to bring my daughter
DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) -- The Danbury Police Department said it was investigating a report of a "suspicious vehicle" that approached a child walking home on Monday. The vehicle allegedly approached the child on Bittersweet Drive. The driver was described as an older white male who told the child to get in the vehicle…
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) -- The Bridgeport Police Department said it was investigating an assault with a weapon Monday evening. Police and firefighters responded to the area of Barnum Avenue and Mill Hill at 7:50 p.m. to find a person "unresponsive with a gunshot wound." There was no additional information on the…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 67-year-old woman has critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Orange Street in New Haven, police said Monday night. Police said the crash occurred on the 200 block of Orange Street. The driver stayed on scene, police confirmed to News 8. No further information has been released
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) -- Waterbury Public Schools is showing promising improvements, according to newly released data by the Connecticut State Department of Education. The 2025-26 Next Generation Accountability results show a third straight year of growth, with the district reportedly outperforming urban and…
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the Town of East Hartford said that multiple maintenance projects will affect traffic in East Hartford over the coming weeks. CTDOT will be replacing the railroad crossing on School Street from Nov. 8 through Nov. 10, and the…
Several Connecticut legislative contests could influence the makeup of the General Assembly. Here's a look at eight House and Senate races to watch Tuesday.
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The East Haven Police Department and the FBI New Haven Safe Streets Gang Task Force arrested a 31-year-old on Friday who was allegedly wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants, authorities said. Ryan Carafeno of East Haven is alleged to be the suspect in several retail thefts at…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- The UConn men's and women's basketball teams are hosting a doubleheader to kick off their regular seasons Monday night at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. The women tipped off with Cornell at 5 p.m., followed by the men facing off against Gardner-Webb at 9 p.m. It is a new season, but the
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) -- A 20-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested Sunday for the alleged illegal possession of a firearm he used to shoot and kill a man in self-defense, the Bridgeport Police Department said. Syncaire Williams is accused of using an illegal firearm on Aug. 9 to shoot and kill 46-year-old Johnny…
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Waterbury announced Monday that it is preparing to introduce automated red-light and speed enforcement cameras. The initiative serves as an effort to encourage safer driving and improve safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists, the city announced in a post. These…
NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) — A Naugatuck woman was charged with driving under the influence in a crash on Oct. 4 that left one person seriously injured, police announced Monday. Naugatuck police say 39-year-old Chayna Wallace was driving on Prospect Street just before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 when she allegedly crossed the…
NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) — A Naugatuck woman was charged with driving under the influence in a crash on Oct. 4 that left one person seriously injured, police announced Monday. Naugatuck police say 39-year-old Chayna Wallace was driving on Prospect Street just before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 when she allegedly crossed the…
WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A Westport woman was cited for alcohol violations after a Halloween party, which was reported to have upwards of 500 people in attendance, police said. All available Westport officers were dispatched just before 8:30 p.m. to a home on Heron Lake Lane for an "extremely large youth gathering"…
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Top safety officials are marking National Crash Responder Safety Week. It comes in the wake of several high-profile crashes that killed or injured police officers, Department of Transportation workers, and tow truck drivers. One of those crashes happened just two months ago, when a Hartford…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) wants to know: would you like to see bicycle rentals along four of Connecticut State Park linear trails? DEEP is seeking feedback on a proposed "Request for Proposals" for both bicycle rentals and optional shuttle…
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The arrest warrant for an Enfield mother charged with risk of injury in the death of her 12-year-old daughter describes loose pills in children's bedrooms and over a hundred unaccounted-for sleeping pills. Eve Rogers' mother, Melanie Federline, was arrested on Friday, months after the…
CHESHIRE, Conn. (WTNH) — Two people, including a retired police officer, died after their vehicle struck a tree and caught fire in Cheshire Sunday night, according to Cheshire police. Police said emergency crews responded to the single-vehicle crash around 10:43 p.m. on Nov. 1, in the area of Rita Avenue on Waterbury…
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy returned to court Monday in a bid to dismiss the charges that she murdered her three young children. The hearing Monday was the second time the Massachusetts mother has been in court since her trial ended with a deadlocked jury in September after jurors were unable to agree on
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — No injuries were reported after a vehicle “buried” its front end into a home near Wesleyan University on Halloween night, according to Middletown fire officials. The driver, 25-year-old Daniel Tavares of New Britain, refused medical treatment and was arrested for DUI. The charge stems from…
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury police say a traffic stop they made on Interstate 84 stemmed from an alleged domestic violence incident that two suspects fled from. On Oct. 30, around 9:31 a.m., police were dispatched to the 200 block of Hill Street for a reported domestic violence incident in progress. Initial…
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Wallingford police Monday confirmed the 11-year-old girl who was struck by a vehicle while riding her bike last month has been released from the hospital. Jaslynn Montanez, known as Jazzy to her family and friends, was riding her bike on Oct. 12 when around 4:20 p.m. she was struck at the
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) -- The warning period for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses begins Monday in Bristol, according to the Bristol mayor's office. Between Monday, Nov. 2 and Friday, Dec. 4, registered owners of violating vehicles will receive warning notices in the mail without financial penalties…
Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a stroke, according to a statement released Sunday by his chief of staff. Murphy's chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said the 53-year-old senator began experiencing numbness in his arm Saturday afternoon while…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — One person was taken to the hospital, and a firefighter was injured after a house fire Sunday night in New Haven, according to Fire Department Battalion Chief Patrick Psarras. The fire started just before midnight on the upper floor of a home on Maltby Street. Initial reports claimed that people were
Unseasonably mild to warm weather for much of this week! Some clouds at times with sunshine too through tomorrow and fine voting weather today! All eyes on the late week pattern for a low pressure system and associated cold front. Some showers move our way Thursday afternoon, then areas of rain Friday and ending early
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The Yale men's and women's basketball teams play a doubleheader Monday. The women host Elms at 4:30 p.m. while the men host Howard at 7 p.m. Head Coach James Jones starts his 28th season on the Yale bench, and this year he has a strong group of assistants on his
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The New Haven Fire Department responded to a three-story home on Munson Street Sunday night. News 8 crews saw multiple emergency vehicles on the road, as well as firefighters using a ladder to get to the third floor. There was no word on any injuries. This is a developing story,
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- New Haven Restaurant Week is officially underway, with more than two dozen eateries from around the Elm City offering prix fixe lunch and dinner menus. Organizers say the event helps showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of local chefs. The following restaurants are taking part in…
WOODBRIDGE, Conn. (WTNH) -- Connecticut State Police are asking anyone who was travelling in the area of the Route 114 (Racebrook Road) overpass in Woodbridge on Saturday for assistance in the investigation of a fatal crash. Police were called to the area at around 5:30 a.m. for reports of a crash. The driver of a
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The Greenwich woman who appeared to have her phone swatted away by Gov. Ned Lamont on Saturday as she attempted to ask him a question told News 8 on Sunday that she is unlikely to seek criminal charges. The woman, Jackie Homan, identified herself as a reporter for a local
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is in the hospital after suffering from a stroke Saturday afternoon. Murphy's chief of staff said the senator is currently "awake and alert" and both he and his team are optimistic he will make a full recovery. The medical incident occurred while Murphy was attending his…
DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) -- A person and a dog died as a result of a fire in an apartment complex in Danbury Sunday, authorities said. The Danbury Fire Department was dispatched to Kohanza Street around 1 p.m. for reports of possibly two occupants trapped on the second floor. A volunteer firefighter who had been driving
Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy is recovering after suffering a stroke and is expected to make a full recovery, according to a statement released Sunday by his chief of staff. Murphy's chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said the senator began experiencing numbness in his arm Saturday afternoon while…
Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy is recovering after suffering a stroke and is expected to make a full recovery, according to a statement released Sunday by his chief of staff. Murphy's chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said the senator began experiencing numbness in his arm Saturday afternoon while…
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Two Bridgeport men were arrested after police said they forced their way into a home on Sunday morning. Officers went to a home on Kent Avenue midnight after receiving a 911 call that an intruder was heard inside the home. When officers arrived, they spotted a person wearing a ski mask
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Hartford Courant columnist Kevin Rennie of Daily Ructions predicts Connecticut's Republican Party will lose even more seats in the General Assembly, making their minority even smaller. Watch his interview with Dennis House on This Week in Connecticut.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Election Day is Tuesday, and Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican challenger state Sen. Ryan Fazio are making their final push to voters. This week on Capitol Report, Tom Dudchik and the panel break down the governor's race, discuss House Speaker Matt Ritter's possible role as interim…
Unseasonably mild to warm weather ahead for much of this week! Some clouds at times with sunshine too through midweek and fine voting weather tomorrow! All eyes on the late week & weekend period for a low pressure system and associated cold front. Showers move our way later Thursday with some rain at times through
ORANGE, Conn. (WTNH) — One person was killed, and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 15 south in Orange on Saturday afternoon. Connecticut State Police said troopers from Troop I in Bethany responded to the crash near Exit 42B on Saturday afternoon. Police say one vehicle was traveling in the right…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of trick-or-treaters across Connecticut sported their favorite costume and snagged some candy around their neighborhood, whether it was door-to-door or out of a trunk. In the Blue Hills neighborhood in Hartford, trick-or-treaters were starting to make the rounds Saturday evening as…
EASTON, Conn. (WTNH) — State Rep. Anne Hughes, a progressive Democrat from Easton, was arrested Saturday morning on a misdemeanor larceny charge after her opponent, Republican Darrell Harris, accused her of stealing campaign signs displayed on a local road. An AirTag tracking device was attached to one of the signs…
A targeted shooting inside a Spirit Halloween store in Northern California left a pregnant woman dead and six other people wounded, police said. Gunfire rang out at about 8:30 p.m. Friday inside the store, which sells Halloween costumes and decor, at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield, the city police department said…
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Wallingford man is accused of beating a woman who later escaped and found help at a nearby nursing home. On Wednesday morning, officers were called to Skyview Nursing Home at 35 Marc Drive on reports of a woman screaming for help outside. When officers arrived, they found the woman…
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Wallingford man is accused of beating a woman who later escaped and found help at a nearby nursing home. On Wednesday morning, oficers were called to Skyview Nursing Home at 35 Marc Drive on reports of a woman screaming for help outside. When officers arrived, they found the woman…
Rabit Rabit, it is November 1st! Officially, there is a Frost Advisory is in effect for the immediate shoreline, but everyone sees frosty conditions this morning as we start the month of November. The good news? This cold won’t last long, with temperatures trending 10 to 15 degrees above average by the middle to latter
NORTHFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A team, school, and community came together Friday after enduring heartbreak. Two weeks after Ryan O'Shea was killed in a wrong way crash, that community packed the Northford Ice Pavilion. The game they came to watch started with New Haven holding the puck for five seconds. The five seconds…
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — One person is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle crash Friday on Lakewood Road in Waterbury, police said. According to the Waterbury Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 5:57 p.m. on the 600 block of Lakewood Road. Multiple people…
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A motorcyclist has died from injuries suffered after a crash Friday night on Route 6 in Farmington, police said. According to the Farmington Police Department, officers responded to the 200 block of Colt Highway at 4:14 p.m. for a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The…
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — An adult and a teenager were arrested Thursday after allegedly making threats involving a firearm at a 7-Eleven on Queen Street, police said. According to the Southington Police Department, it was reported that a man allegedly pointed a firearm with an activated laser at multiple people in…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford police are investigating a report of vandalism at a local cemetery involving 60 headstones that had been knocked over within the last week, the department announced Friday. Officers responded to the Zion Hill Cemetery on Zion Street on Thursday for a property damage complaint, where…
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Ben Mennone scored a pair of touchdowns in the second half as Guilford rallied to beat North Haven, 14-6, Friday in the News 8 Game of the Week. The Grizzlies (6-1) are off to their best start since 1993, but were looking to rebound from their first loss of the
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — An Enfield mother was arrested and charged with risk of injury Friday, months after her 12-year-old daughter was found dead in her bedroom with a lethal dose of Benadryl and other medications in her system. Police confirmed Friday that the charges stem from her death and the storage of the…
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was charged Friday with murder in the stabbing death of a man last week in Meriden, police say. Marcus Mitchell, 51, ran into the Green on Green Smoke Shop on Pratt Street Friday night, suffering from stab wounds that were believed to have occurred on the 20 block of
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — Dan Hurley and the University of Connecticut have agreed to extend the head coach's contract by two years ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season, according to reports from the university Friday. Hurley agreed to a two-year contract extension with the men's basketball team. With four…
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man in his 20s is in critical condition after a shooting Friday afternoon on White Street, according to Hartford police. Police were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to the area of Grandview Terrace and West Preston Street for reports of a person shot. Lt. Aaron Boisvert told News 8 Friday that
Thousands of space heaters are being recalled after more than a dozen reports of units catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In a closed session of the University of Connecticut's Board of Trustees on Wednesday, multiple members said they would oppose renewing the contract of Dr. Radenka Maric, the school's president since 2022.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A local manufacturer is donating defibrillators to the city of New Haven in honor of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month this October. The AEDs are small devices that can have a huge impact on somebody in cardiac arrest. “An AED can only save a life if it’s there when it’s
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) -- A pedestrian suffered non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 84 Friday. Connecticut State Police officials said around 11:44 a.m. they were advised of a driver who appeared to be in distress for an unknown reason in the area of exit 22. Preliminary…
CLINTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Clinton police Friday announced that about 22 pounds of cocaine and more than $170,000 in cash were seized in a federal narcotics investigation that allegedly uncovered large-scale drug trafficking activity in Clinton. Nine arrests were also made in connection to the investigation: According to…
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) -- Waterbury is temporarily shutting off water service to residents in the area of North Main Street as crews repair a water main break Friday, according to city police. Officials said they're responding to a 12-inch water main break on the 1100 block of North Main Street. The water main break…
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) -- The warning period for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses begins in Bristol on Monday, according to the Bristol mayor's office. Officials said the goal of the school bus safety program is to reduce reckless driving around school buses and protect children during their daily…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The University of New Haven men's ice hockey club team plans to honor their late teammate by retiring his jersey on Friday. During a pregame ceremony at 8:40 p.m. at the Northford Ice Pavilion, the team will retire senior co-captain Ryan O'Shea's jersey. O'Shea died earlier this month when his
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Halloween is finally here! If you're looking for some spooky fun this weekend- we've got you covered! From a haunted walk that'll leave you running scared to owls, dogs and other critters getting in on the action. Also get a head start on your holiday shopping! Sister’s Back To School
Today (Halloween): Mostly sunny, a bit breezy but not as bad as yesterday. Seasonably cool with highs mid-upper 50s. Dry and the 40s for the trick-or-treaters. Sunset is 5:48 PM! Turn clocks back one hour and change batteries in CO & smoke alarms. Check sealed alarm units for an expiration date! Tonight: Mostly clear…