Election results... by the numbers

As a loudmouth freshman city councilor, people called Republican Ken Cockayne “Mad Dog” and he loved it. Now they’re going to call a quieter, steadier Cockayne mayor. Cockayne defeated Democrat Chris Wilson Tuesday after a low-key race to claim the city’s top job for the next two years. Based on unofficial results, Cockayne won by a 52-48 margin in an election that drew more than 33 percent of registered voters to the polls, the most for a municipal race since 2007. “Bristol’s in good hands,” said outgoing Democratic Mayor Art Ward, who opted to step down after three terms. Click here for mayoral race story/ Term limits approved.
These are still unofficial results and don't include about 20 votes cast at City Hall Tuesday. But they're pretty close to what will be the final numbers.
Mayor Cockayne - 5,635 Wilson - 5,239
Treasurer Barnes - 6,139 Stafford - 4,353
Council District 1 Brown - 2,304 Carlson - 2,170 Jeffries - 1,775 Hick - 1,757
Council District 2 Martin - 2,337 Miecznikowski - 2,221 Vojtek - 1,273 Marko - 1,023 Kramer - 325
Council District 3 Zoppo-Sassu - 1,630 Fortier - 1,555 Czenczelewski - 1,354 Albert - 1,335
Board of Assessment Appeals Winners were Alford, Raymond, Salvatore

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Results from the American Legion precinct

At the American Legion hall -- precinct 79B -- the results just got printed out.
Take them for what they're worth.
In the 79th state House race, Democratic incumbent Frank Nicastro garnered 1,239 while his Republican challenger, Pete Del Mastro, trailed with 609.
In the 31st state Senate race, Democrat Tom Colapietro pulled in 1,016 while GOP challenger Jason Welch had 824.
In the 1st District congressional contest, U.S. Rep. John Larson snagged 1,101 while Republican Ann Brickley collected 660. The Green Party's Ken Krayeske got 34 while Chris Hutchinson of the Socialist Action Party racked up 14.
In the governor's race, Democrat Dan Malloy got 950 while Republican Tom Foley collected 889.
In the U.S. Senate race, Republican Linda McMahon had 754 and Democrat Richard Blumenthal piled up 1,107.
On the ballot questions about longer terms for the city's elected officials, those opposing it racked up 1,182 compared to 520 in favor. So that's a goner.
This is generally a Democratic precinct, by the way.
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