26-02-2025
Perillo declares victory in State Senate special election
SHELTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Republican Jason Perillo appears to have won a State Senate special election in Shelton, Stratford, Seymour and Monroe.
Candidates for State Senate special election highlight their campaign
Tony Afriyie, the Democratic candidate for the role, conceded Tuesday night in a statement.
'While the outcome was not as we hoped, I am proud of the campaign we ran…' Afriyie said in the statement. 'So many people want to see a new generation of leaders who will bring real solutions to affordable housing, utility costs, investing in infrastructure and young people. I will continue to support our community in any way I can and remain committed to the causes and values that brought me to this race.'
The special election was held to fill a vacant seat left by former State Sen. Kevin Kelly, a Republican who has been nominated by Gov. Ned Lamont to serve as a Superior Court judge.
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