O'Dea Narrowly Leads in 125th District Race
Unofficial returns show State Rep. Tom O'Dea ahead of Meredith Tobitsch by 260 votes with Stamford ballots still being counted.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Tom O'Dea holds a narrow lead over Democrat Meredith Tobitsch in the 125th State House district, 5,445 votes to 5,185, according to unofficial results. Full results from Stamford were still to be counted, and the figures represent about 98.6% of the total vote.
Why it matters
The margin is slim enough that remaining Stamford ballots could shift the outcome in a district O'Dea has previously won with 54% in 2022 and 56% in 2024. Connecticut voters across the state are following the count as the result remains unsettled.
The count reflects unofficial municipal tallies covering about 98.6% of the total vote, with O'Dea leading 5,445 to 5,185. Stamford ballots had not yet been fully tallied when the figures were released.
The players
Tom O'Dea
Tom O'Dea is a Republican state representative who has held the 125th State House district seat and won re-election in 2022 and 2024.
Meredith Tobitsch
Meredith Tobitsch is the Democratic candidate challenging O'Dea in the 125th State House district race.
The details
O'Dea received 3,784 votes in New Canaan and 214 in Darien, while Tobitsch received 2,855 in New Canaan and 156 in Darien. New Canaan also decided several Town Charter questions, approving five of six, while voters rejected a change to Board of Finance taxpayer requirements by 6,058 No votes to 1,854 Yes.
Timeline
2022: O'Dea won re-election with 54% against Victor Alvarez.
2024: O'Dea won re-election with 56% against Jason Bennett.
November 3, 2026: Election Day in New Canaan and statewide.
November 4, 2026, 3 a.m.: Unofficial count showed O'Dea leading 5,445 to 5,185.
Political Context
O'Dea's 2026 contest is considerably closer than his 54% win in 2022 and 56% win in 2024 against Democratic challengers in the same district. The narrower margin marks a departure from his previous re-election results.
Connecticut residents in the 125th State House district will see the final representative determined by the remaining Stamford ballots. The result affects who represents their district in the state House.
The takeaway
Close races can hinge on a small number of late-counted ballots, so checking official certified results is the most reliable way to confirm the final outcome. Voters can follow updates from their municipal clerk's office as counts are finalized.
What happens next
Stamford's remaining ballots are still being counted, and final certified results will determine the outcome of the 125th State House district race.
Further reading
Find more on the Elections coverage for Connecticut races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NewCanaanite.
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