U.S. Senator Chris Murphy was e-elected, Representative Jahana Hayes secured a third term, and voters approved a measure for no-excuse absentee balloting. Democrat Julie Kushner retained her seat in the 24th State Senate District, while races in the State House had wins for Raghib Allie-Brennan, Anne Weisberg, Farley Santos, Bob Godfrey, and Kenneth Gucker in their respective districts.