“Tonight is a very good night for Democrats in Connecticut and across the country. Voters rejected the status quo in race after race, and chose leaders who will take us in a new direction. 

“The past year has been extraordinarily difficult, with voters profoundly discouraged by the negative tone of politics, the chaotic and devastating policies and orders coming from Washington, and the utter failure of Congressional Republicans to do their jobs. Our democracy has been profoundly threatened. 

“This election sends a loud message that Democrats have found our voice and our power. We put our trust in Democrats to lead our cities and towns, like many other Democrats across the country. We are in this fight for the future of our country, and we will win.”