Rell wins gov. race
HARTFORD — Republican incumbent M. Jodi Rell defeated New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr. in Connecticut’s gubernatorial election Tuesday, burying her opponent by a margin of almost 30 percent of the vote.
With 79 percent of precincts reporting, Rell received 64 percent of votes to DeStefano’s 35 percent. While DeStefano’s supporters said they were disappointed with the mayor’s defeat, most said they think he will continue to serve as mayor of New Haven.
SIEDLECKI TO STEP DOWN
