As Connecticut knows, our office takes election integrity seriously, and we follow the law while making sure our elections remain accessible, secure, and transparent,” Sec. of the State

Democrats are declaring victory in Connecticut’s special election in the 25th General Assembly district Tuesday, celebrating candidate Iris Sanchez’ apparent win over Republican Jamie Vaughan.

Source: Election results and race calls are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre, Matthew Bloch, Lily Boyce, Irineo Cabreros, Nico Chilla, Nate Cohn, Annie Daniel,

Voters in two Connecticut General Assembly districts will get to choose their new representatives this week and next in separate special elections.

Democrats declared victory Tuesday night for Iris Sanchez over Republican Jamie Vaughan to fill the 25th House District seat in New Britain.

President Donald Trump's administration wants CT officials to turn over voter data including driver's license and Social Security numbers.

"This is an issue where the commission and the legislature seem to be in line that there is an area of concern."