On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Branford voters supported Democrat Robin Comey for a third consecutive term as 102nd District State Representative.

Following the close of polls, Comey tallied 5,991 votes; besting Republican challenger Ray Ingraham, who garnered 4,556 votes.

Ingraham conceded gracefully, with a congratulatory visit and handshake, as he visited Comey at The Stand restaurant on election night, where Branford Democrats gathered as preliminary poll results were posted.

Comey told Zip06/The Sound she’s grateful for the support of voters.

“Today was the culmination of all the hard work that I’ve put in throughout my past four years, helping constituents and listening to them, and developing relationships with them.”

Comey said she knocked on “thousands” of doors on this year’s campaign trail, giving her the chance to discuss issues, including, “...switching a few minds here and there, and cementing the relationships that I had.”

Visiting Branford’s polling places on Nov. 8, Comey said her overall impression was “a good feeling.”

“I’m just glad that people have put their faith in me, and have trusted me with continuing to be their state representative. I’m thrilled,” she said.

Speaking to her supporters at The Stand on election night, Comey thanked her fellow Democrats, her family and her campaign team.

“I think, as Democrats, we believe that the economy should work for everyone, and healthcare is a right. We believe that diversity is our strength, and democracy is worth defending. And I think we did that tonight.“

Comey also thanked her supporters for rallying to her side during a the current politically charged atmosphere nationwide and in Connecticut.

“It’s been a rough year [with] crazy divisive politics here in our country and our state. I just feel so grateful to have all of your support and your work.”

In other comments, Comey said she was grateful for all of those who supported her re-election with efforts including writing Letters to the Editor, sending out mailers, making calls and knocking on doors to help inform the electorate.

“All of those things add up and really make an impression on people And I know that, because when I go door-knocking, they say [that] those Letters to the Editor make a huge difference,” said Comey. “It’s relatable content. And I think that, at the end of the day, is what will win the day.”

She gave a “special shoutout” to Branford District 4 Representative Town Meeting member Ram C. Shrestha, saying, “...I can’t underestimate the impact that he has, as one person, on me and this campaign; because his influence is so much broader, and it gives me the opportunity to create relationships outside of my normal circles that I wouldn’t usually [have]. I’m just so thrilled to have your friendship.”

Comey said she’s looking forward to returning to work in Hartford.

“I’m really grateful for all the progress that Connecticut as a state has been able to make -- everything from paid family medical leave to raising the minimum wage [to] investing in our families and the mental health of our kids and of course the environment,” Comey said, adding, “...I saw a lot of women at the polls today, ensuring that a woman has her right to choose. And we don’t stop there; [we] also have been securing in Hartford making sure that folks have access to gender-affirming health care as well.”