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Election 2014: O’Dea, Boucher Re-Elected; Wilms Wins; Malloy Claims Victory

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As a close race for the governor’s seat kept Connecticut residents awake into the predawn hours Wednesday, voter returns from Election Day showed that New Canaan constituents backed winners in the state legislature. New Canaan resident and State Rep. Tom O’Dea (R-125) retained his seat in the Connecticut General Assembly by a convincing margin—88 percent versus 12 percent for challenger David Bedell of the Green Party. Incumbent state Sen. Toni Boucher (R-26) also won re-election, defeating Democrat and fellow Wiltonian Philip Sharlach. In those two contests, and the race for the 142nd House District seat, the majority of New Canaan voters cast ballots for winners. Candidates for New Canaan’s delegation to Hartford in the state House and state Senate both debated in town two weeks ago.

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VIDEO: New Canaan Selectman Nick Williams Undergoes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (Yes, He’s Wearing a Tie)

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Selectman Nick Williams, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
New Canaan Selectman Nick Williams underwent the hugely popular ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (he was nominated by pal Peter Deane) and, as per the visibility- and fundraising effort, challenged others to do the same. Watch the video to see which fellow local officials Williams named. Many thanks to Nick for allowing us to share the video. As he says in the video, readers may go to the ALS Association site to donate to a “very fine cause.”

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Registrar: New Canaan Republicans’ Turnout for Primary ‘A Disappointment’

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Update 9:50 p.m.

Calling today’s turnout by local Republicans “a disappointment,” New Canaan Registrar of Voters Kathleen Redman released the following unofficial results of Tuesday’s primaries. A total of 796 GOP members voted—that’s about 12.4 percent of registered Republicans in town. “While we always strive for 100 percent participation, we fell far short of that goal,” Redman said in an email. NewCanaanite.com will update this information with overall voter tallies once they’re available (an asterisk* indicates winner):

142nd District (parts of New Canaan and Norwalk)—state House of Representatives (locally, voting District 3 only):

*Fred Wilms: New Canaan—121
Emily Wilson: New Canaan—45

Governor

*Thomas Foley: New Canaan—465
John McKinney: New Canaan—327

Lieutenant Governor

Penny Bacchiochi: New Canaan—198
Heather Somers: New Canaan—277
David Walker: New Canaan—294

Comptroller

*Sharon McLaughlin: New Canaan—551
Angel Cadena: New Canaan—138

Update 7:30 p.m.

As of 7 p.m., 669 registered Republicans had cast votes in-person for the primary. An additional 68 voted via absentee ballot, officials say.