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Good morning, and welcome to Election Day 2012!
Today, Oxford residents go to the polls to choose a president, a U.S. Senator, a U.S. Representative from the 4th Congressional District, a state representative for the 131st District and a state Senator in the 32nd District.
See below for information on where to cast your ballot and the list of candidates. We've also included how Oxford voted in 2008, the year of the last presidential election, and 2010, the last mid-term election.
Read it over, then visit your local polling station between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. to make your voice heard! And be sure to check back with Patch for updates throughout the day, including the announcement of the winners as soon as votes are tallied tonight.
State and National Races
U.S. Senate
Chris Murphy (D) and Linda McMahon (R) are vying for the seat vacated by Joe Lieberman. Paul Passarelli is running as an Libertarian candidate. Click on "U.S. Senate" for updates, results and reactions.
Fourth Congressional District
Steve Obsitnik (R) hopes to unseat incumbent Jim Himes (D). Click on "Fourth Congressional District" for updates, results and reactions.
131st District
David K. Labriola (R) is running unopposed in this district that includes the towns of Oxford, Naugatuck and Southbury. Click on "131st District" for updates, results and reactions.
Incumbent Rob Kane (R) is fending off a challenge from James C. Gambardella (D). Click on "32nd Senate District" for updates, results and reactions.
Still Not Sure Who You're Voting For?
Check out our Election Guide to see coverage of candidate debates, updates from the campaign trail, opeds, letters and more.
I Voted! Oxford Photos of Democracy in Action
If you're proud to have exercised your right as an American citizen by voting today, then let's celebrate that by starting a community photo gallery!
Live Blog and Election Results
Join your neighbors in a discussion about the election, candidates and the results. (click on the subhead above to access the article)
Oxford's Polling Place
Polls open at 6 a.m. and will votes may be cast up until 8 p.m. To cast your vote, head over to Quaker Farms School, 30 Great Oak Road, Oxford.
How Oxford Voted in 2008 (81.98% Turnout)
(D=Democrat; R=Republican; G=Green; I=Independent; WF=Working Families; CL=Connecticut for Lieberman; WI=Write In; L=Libertarian)
PRESIDENT
- Obama-Biden (D) — 2,957 votes
- McCain-Palin (R) — 3,826 votes
- Nader and Gonzalez — 87 votes
- Baldwin-Castle (WI)— 2 votes
- McKinney and Clemente (WI) — 1 vote
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 5th DISTRICT
- Christopher Shays (R) — 3,336 votes
- Jim Himes (D) — 2,653 votes
- Richard Z. Duffee (G) — 43 votes
- Jim Himes (WF) — 302 votes
- Michael Anthony Carrano (L) — 71 votes
32nd SENATE DISTRICT
- Robert J. Kane (R) — 3,487 votes
- John McCarthy (D) — 2,416 votes
- John McCarthy (WF) — 222 votes
131st ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
- David K. Labriola (R) — 4,558 votes
How Oxford Voted in 2010 (61.54% Turnout)
(D=Democrat; R=Republican; G=Green; I=Independent; WF=Working Families; CL=Connecticut for Lieberman; SA=Socialist Action)
U.S. SENATE
- Richard Blumenthal (D) — 1,959 votes
- Linda McMahon (R) — 3,001 votes
- Richard Blumenthal (WF) — 96 votes
- Warren Mosler (I) — 47 votes
- John Mertens (CL) — 15 votes
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 4th DISTRICT
- Dan Debicella (R) — 2,956 votes
- Jim Himes (D) — 1,925 votes
- Jim Himes (WF) — 112 votes
32nd SENATE DISTRICT
- Robert J. Kane (R) — 3,651 votes
131st ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
- David K. Labriola (R) — 3,723 votes
