How Did Lower Fairfield County Vote in 2026?

The blue wave that crossed the country, handing Democrats control of the Senate, House of Representatives, and numerous governorships, also came to Lower Fairfield County. While Connecticut has been bluer than many of the states that flipped this election, the Democrats still picked up state seats and Governor Ned Lamont easily won a third term.

“Right now there are too many people getting left behind—the middle class is getting slammed. You’re working harder and harder, and you’re having a harder time getting by,” Lamont said in his victory speech. “That’s our pledge…to make this life a little easier for you, a little more affordable, and a little fairer for each and every one of you.”

But just how blue did Lower Fairfield County vote? Let’s dive in. 

Governor Lamont Cruises to Third Term 

Lamont captured 59.6% of the vote—or 773,556 votes—while Republican challenger Ryan Fazio took in 40.4% or 525,015. Lamont is only the second governor in Connecticut to win a third consecutive term, while Republicans haven’t won a statewide election in 20 years. 

Locally, all seven communities in our region voted for Lamont, by varying degrees. 

Bridgeport, the largest city in the region (and the state), supported Lamont by the largest margin—81%. Westport cast 72% of its votes for Lamont, while Stamford and Norwalk each cast 68% of their ballots for Lamont. Fairfield was next, casting 62% of its vote for Lamont.

Greenwich, home to both Lamont and Fazio, cast 56% of its votes for Lamont. Darien had the smallest level of support with 55% of its votes going to Lamont. 

Representative Jim Himes Returns to Congress

Congressman Jim Himes, whose district covers most of Fairfield County, captured 66% of the vote, compared to just 33% for his Republican challenger Michael Goldstein. 

Himes received more than 150,000 votes to support his re-election. Himes has served since 2009. 

“Serving as Southwestern Connecticut’s Representative in Congress is the honor of a lifetime, and I want to express my sincere gratitude to you all for once again trusting me to be your voice in Washington,” Himes wrote in a statement. “The American people sent a clear message last night: they’re sick of barely getting by as the President and his cronies use their power to line their own pockets. Congressional Democrats have heard you, we will fight for you, and we will deliver because the American people deserve better. Let’s get to work.”

State Senate Seats Turn Blue

Our region is home to seven state senators, all of whom are now Democrats, due to two seats flipping. 

District 36, Fazio’s former district which includes Greenwich and part of Stamford (and part of New Canaan), is now in the hands of Democrat Jill Oberlander, who took 55% of the vote. District 28, which includes Fairfield (and Easton, Newtown, and parts of Westport and Weston), Democrat Rob Blanchard flipped a seat that had been held by Republican Tony Hwang who did not seek re-election. Blanchard won 61% of the vote.

Other state senate results include:

• District 27, which includes Stamford and part of Darien, re-elected incumbent Democrat Patricia Billie Miller, who ran unopposed.
• District 25, which includes Norwalk, and part of Darien, re-elected incumbent Democrat Bob Duff with 68% of the vote. Duff will be Senate president pro tem. 
• District 26, which includes Westport (and Wilton, Ridgefield, and Redding, and parts of Bethel, New Canaan, and Weston), elected Democrat Samantha Nestor with 65% of the vote. Nestor replaces retiring State Senator Ceci Maher, a Democrat. 
• District 22, which includes parts of Bridgeport (and Trumbull and Monroe), Democrat Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox won re-election with 65% of the vote. 
• District 23, which includes Bridgeport and Stratford, Democrat Herron Gaston won re-election with a whopping 94% of the vote. 

Mostly Status Quo for State Representatives

There aren’t many new faces in the state representatives from our region. All incumbents who ran won their re-election, including the three incumbent Republicans. Just one seat, District 136, will have a new face. District 136, which includes most of Westport, elected Democrat Lee Goldstein with 72.9% of the vote. She’ll replace retiring Representative Jonathan Steinberg. 

Nine representatives ran unopposed in their re-election races. 

Other state representative races include:

• District 149, which includes parts of Greenwich and Stamford, supported incumbent Republican Tina Courpas with 51.8% of the vote. 
• District 150, which includes part of Greenwich, voted for incumbent Democrat Steve Meskers, with 62.5% of the vote.
• District 151, which includes part of Greenwich, supported incumbent Democrat Hector Arzeno, with 57.9% of the vote. 
• District 144, which includes part of Stamford, voted for incumbent Democrat Hubert Delany with 71.3% of the vote.
• District 145, which includes part of Stamford, will return Democrat Corey Paris to the statehouse as he ran unopposed.
• District 146, which includes part of Stamford, will return Democrat Eilish Collins Main to the statehouse as she ran unopposed.
• District 147, which includes part of Stamford, will return Democrat Matt Blumenthal to the statehouse as he ran unopposed.
• District 148, which includes part of Stamford, voted for incumbent Democrat Jonathan Jacobson with 74.9% of the vote.
• District 125, which includes parts of Stamford, Darien, and New Canaan, supported incumbent Republican Tom O’Dea with 51.2% of the vote. 
• District 141, which includes most of Darien and part of Norwalk, will return Republican Tracy Marra to the statehouse as she ran unopposed.
• District 142, which includes parts of Norwalk and New Canaan, supported incumbent Democrat Lucy Dathan with 67.8% of the vote.  
• District 140, which includes part of Norwalk, voted for incumbent Democrat Travis Simms Jr., with 82.3% of the vote. 
• District 143, which includes part of Norwalk and Westport, supported incumbent Democrat Dominique Johnson, with 66.4% of the vote. 
• District 137, which includes part of Norwalk, voted for incumbent Democrat Kadeem Roberts with 71.3% of the vote. 
• District 134, which includes most of Fairfield and part of Trumbull, voted for incumbent Democrat Sarah Keitt with 58% of the vote. 
• District 132, which includes parts of Fairfield, voted for incumbent Democrat Jennifer Leeper with 60.6% of the vote. 
• District 133, which includes parts of Fairfield and Bridgeport, supported incumbent Democrat Cristin McCarthy Vahey with 67% of the vote. 
• District 126, which includes part of Bridgeport, will return Democrat Fred Gee Jr. to the statehouse as he ran unopposed.
• District 127, which includes part of Bridgeport, will return Democrat Marcus Brown to the statehouse as he ran unopposed.
• District 128, which includes part of Bridgeport, will return Democrat Christopher Rosario to the statehouse as he ran unopposed.
• District 129, which includes part of Bridgeport, will return Democrat Steve Stafstrom to the statehouse as he ran unopposed.
• District 130, which includes part of Bridgeport, will return Democrat Antonio Felipe to the statehouse as he ran unopposed.
• District 124, which includes part of Bridgeport, voted for incumbent Democrat Andre Baker Jr. with 93.3% of the vote.