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'We crushed it' | New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker wins 2nd term after Republican challenger concedes

John Carlson, a Republican challenger, was the first GOP candidate on the New Haven ballot in over a decade.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Democratic Mayor Justin Elicker secured a second term on Tuesday night after defeating Republican challenger John Carlson by a vote of 9,867 to 1,582.

These results are unofficial as they do not include absentee ballots.

Elicker's first term as mayor was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and a rise in violent crime in the city.

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"I think we may have won this thing," Elicker said while addressing supporters Tuesday night. "We crushed it."

Carlson was the first GOP candidate on the New Haven ballot in nearly 14 years. He conceded to Elicker.

Also in the race was independent candidate Mayce Torres, who received 139 votes.

   

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“Congratulations to Justin Elicker,” Carlson said in a statement. “I hope New Haven Democrats can work in a bipartisan manner with everyone else to actually improve our city. Taxes are up, crime is up, education results are down.”

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