Democrats Hold Norwalk Seats as Fazio Falls
Democratic incumbents won Norwalk and state races on Election Day, while Republican contenders lost contested races.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Ryan Fazio lost the Republican gubernatorial race in Norwalk and statewide, and Democratic incumbents retained their seats in the city and across Connecticut. Unofficial results posted on the Secretary of the State's website showed local Republican candidates losing their contested races.
Why it matters
The results reinforce Democratic control of Connecticut's statewide offices and statehouse majorities, shaping local representation for Norwalk residents. Republican leaders are already planning to recruit candidates for next year's local elections.
Unofficial results show Kadeem Roberts beat Tricia Ciccone 4,773 to 1,922 in the 137th District, and Bob Duff beat Justin Perry 22,758 to 10,689 in the state Senate race. The figures are unofficial and certification is not addressed in the source.
The players
Ryan Fazio
Ryan Fazio is a Connecticut Republican politician who lost the 2026 gubernatorial race.
Bob Duff
Bob Duff is a Democratic Connecticut state senator who was re-elected in this race.
Justin Perry
Justin Perry is a Republican candidate who lost to Bob Duff and is leaning toward running again in two years.
The details
Unofficial results began posting around 10 p.m. on election night, with Roberts leading Ciccone by more than 2 to 1. Anger at President Donald Trump appeared to drive voters to the polls, according to the source.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Election day, with results released that night.
End of May 2026: Fazio recruited Justin Perry to run against Bob Duff.
Next year: Local Republican recruitment for municipal candidates is planned.
Political Context
Democratic incumbents hold Connecticut's statewide offices and large statehouse majorities, and this election continued that pattern. Republican opposition concerns center on whether the party can recruit competitive candidates for local and state contests.
Norwalk voters will see the same Democratic incumbents continue in their state House and Senate seats for the coming term. Residents interested in local races will have Republican candidates to consider when the party begins recruiting next year.
The takeaway
Election results in Norwalk reflect statewide Democratic strength, so voters seeking change in local government should watch candidate recruitment for next year's municipal races.
What happens next
Republicans plan to recruit candidates for next year's local elections, and Ciccone and Perry intend to run again in two years.
Further reading
For more on local voting outcomes, explore Norwalk Elections coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Norwalkcurrent.
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