Walter Modliszewski of Tolland starts a chant of "four more years" after the announcement of Barack Obama's re-election at Murphy headquarters at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Walter Modliszewski of Tolland and Estella Knight of Hartford embrace after learning of President Barack Obama's re-election at Chris Murphy headquarters at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Walter Modliszewski of Tolland and Estella Knight of Hartford embrace after learning of President Barack Obama's re-election at Chris Murphy headquarters at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Sen. Richard Blumenthal shakes hands as he takes the stage for Chris Murphy's victory speech at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Sen. Richard Blumenthal shakes hands as he takes the stage for Chris Murphy's victory speech at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Gov. Dannel Malloy speaks before the introduction of senate winner Chris Murphy at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Gov. Dannel Malloy speaks before the introduction of senate winner Chris Murphy at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Chris Murphy hugs his mother-in-law, Charlotte Holahan of Fairfield, as he arrives for his victory speech at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Chris Murphy hugs his mother-in-law, Charlotte Holahan of Fairfield, as he arrives for his victory speech at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Chris Murphy supporter Ron Frost of Middlefield reacts as he watches the election results at Murphy headquarters at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Chris Murphy supporter Ron Frost of Middlefield reacts as he watches the election results at Murphy headquarters at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Senate winner Chris Murphy smiles to the crowd as he prepares to give his victory speech at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Senate winner Chris Murphy smiles to the crowd as he prepares to give his victory speech at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Chris Murphy, right, and Senator Richard Blumenthal wave to the crowd following Murphy's victory speech at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Chris Murphy, right, and Senator Richard Blumenthal wave to the crowd following Murphy's victory speech at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Chris Murphy gestures to the crowd after winning his senate race against Linda McMahon at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Chris Murphy gestures to the crowd after winning his senate race against Linda McMahon at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Jocquille Adams votes Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Irving School in Derby, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Voters fill out their ballots Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Shelton Intermediate School in Shelton, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Voting Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Elizabeth Shelton School in Shelton, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Assistant Registrar George Harvey works at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Elizabeth Shelton School in Shelton, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Seven-year-old Nicole Fortin stands beside the voting booth as her mother fills out her ballot Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Shelton Intermediate School in Shelton, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Carnetta Penn votes Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Irving School in Derby, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Pam Eckhardt votes Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Irving School in Derby, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Mary Huie votes Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Irving School in Derby, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

People vote Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Irving School in Derby, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012.

Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012.

Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

Long lines await voters at Westover Elementary School in Stamford, the polling location for districts 8 and 10 on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Photo: Chris Preovolos

J. R. Romano votes Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Irving School in Derby, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Mary Smith-Porter, of Derby, left, and Theresa Conroy, of Seymour, campaign outside the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Irving School in Derby, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Mary Smith-Porter, of Derby, left, and Theresa Conroy, of Seymour, campaign outside the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Irving School in Derby, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Assistant Registrar George Harvey works at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Elizabeth Shelton School in Shelton, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Voting Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Elizabeth Shelton School in Shelton, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Voting Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Elizabeth Shelton School in Shelton, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Drew Sedlock votes Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Elizabeth Shelton School in Shelton, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll

People wait in line to vote at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012. Photo: Ned Gerard

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Linda McMahon walks with her ballot in hand while voting in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. McMahon and Democratic opponent Chris Murphy are vying for the Senate seat now held by Joe Lieberman, an independent who's retiring. Photo: Charles Krupa, AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Congressman Chris Murphy (D-5) candidate for U.S. Senate. Photo: Cathy Zuraw

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy votes while holding son Rider in Cheshire, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Murphy and Republican opponent Linda McMahon are vying for the Senate seat now held by Joe Lieberman, an independent who's retiring.

Photo: Jessica Hill, AP Photo/Jessica Hill

Congressman Chris Murphy (D-5) candidate for U.S. Senate. Photo: Cathy Zuraw

Bob DiMatteo, right, head moderator at the Bethel Municipal Center polling place, works with volunteers who are counting absentee ballots, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Voting was steady Tuesday afternoon at the Bethel Municiple Center Election Day, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Nigel Wasti, with the Bethel ROTC, directs voters as they arrive at the Bethel Municipal Center to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Nigel Wasti, with the Bethel ROTC, directs voters as they arrive at the Bethel Municipal Center to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

A field of lawn signs greets voters at Harborside Middle School in Millford on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

A line forms for voting at Harborside Middle School in Millford in what officials said was a heavy turnout on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Mohammed Islam waits to vote with his 3-year old son Shaham at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012. Photo: Ned Gerard

Voting at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012. Photo: Ned Gerard

Peolple wait in line to vote at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012. Photo: Ned Gerard

Peolple wait in line to vote at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012. Photo: Ned Gerard

Voting at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012. Photo: Ned Gerard

Voting at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012.

Photo: Ned Gerard

Voting at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012.

Photo: Ned Gerard

Voting at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012. Photo: Ned Gerard

Voting at Cesar Batalla School, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Election Day, Nov. 6th, 2012. Photo: Ned Gerard

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy votes while holding son Rider in Cheshire, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Murphy and Republican opponent Linda McMahon are vying for the Senate seat now held by Joe Lieberman, an independent who's retiring. Photo: Jessica Hill, AP Photo/Jessica Hill

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Murphy votes while holding son Rider in Cheshire, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Murphy and Republican opponent Linda McMahon are vying for the Senate seat now held by Joe Lieberman, an independent who's retiring. Photo: Jessica Hill, AP Photo/Jessica Hill

Workers, including Brenda Rodriguez, center, field calls from neighboring states where voters displaced by Hurricane Sandy look for polling places as part of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials at the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Michael Duffy

Election worker Barbara Webber, left, instructs Cyiselda Adams on voting as her daughter, Jalin Adams, 8, translates, at the Danbury War Memorial Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Michael Duffy

Poll worker Cathy Duggan, left, congratulates first-time voter, Elizabeth Owen, 18, as she casts her ballot at the Huckleberry Hill Elementary School polling place in Brookfield, uesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Poll workers Ida Filosa, left, and Reet Lubin, check in Chelsea Vernagallo, who is voting at the Huckleberry Hill Elementary School polling place in Brookfield, Election Day, tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Gloria Cipolla checks names of voters as they arrive at the Huckleberry Hill Elementary School polling place in Brookfield on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Olivia DeMoura, 10, offers flag-decorated cupcakes to a customer at the Broadview Middle School polling place Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012. The Global Endeavers club at Broadview used the Election Day bake sale to raise money for a group trip to Florida. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Broadview Middle School polling place in Danbury Tuesday morning. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Broadview Middle School polling place in Danbury Tuesday morning. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Drew Berkowitz Jr., left, Zach Little and Samantha Mackbach, all students at Pomperaug High School, help direct voters to the right line at Southbury Fire Department Tuesday Photo: Jacqueline Smith

Voters queue up at the Southbury Fire Department Tuesday morning. The early turnout was so strong that the moderator brought in a second tabulating machine to take completed ballots Photo: Jacqueline Smith

Photo of Elizabeth Esty: Elizabeth Esty casts her vote in Cheshire Tuesday morning after visiting several polling places in the 5th District, including Danbury. Photo: Brian Lockhart

George Rodriquez, right, greets voters after handing in their ballot with " Thank you for Voting. Have a good day " at Geraldine Johnson School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Voters wait to present identification at Geraldine Johnson School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Voters lined up outside at 5:30am before polls opened. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Aleah Byas, left, and Jesse Davis, right, check voter's identification at Geraldine Johnson School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Signs line the sidewalk of the Geraldine Johnson School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Many of the signs call for a "yes" vote on a charter-revision referendum that would give the mayor power to appoint the school board. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Mayor Bill Finch, right, votes at the Black Rock School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The Mayor gives a thumbs up referring to signs that call for a "yes" vote on a charter-revision referendum that would give the mayor power to appoint the school board. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Distributer Nicole Cotto, right, directs people to identification by address tables at Black Rock School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Signs line the sidewalk of the Black Rock School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Many of the signs call for a "yes" vote on a charter-revision referendum that would give the mayor power to appoint the school board. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Tabulator Karlton Britt gives Miles Dawid, 7 mos, and his mother ,Vanessa, stickers at the Black Rock School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Tabulator Karlton Britt assists people and hands out voting stickers at Black Rock School polling location in Bridgeport on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Photo: Unknown, B.K. Angeletti

Signs set up at Darien High School for election candidates. Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Megan Davis

Board of Education Candidates Elizabeth Hagerty-Ross and Sarah Schneider-Zuro outside Town Hall on Election Day. Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Megan Davis

Voter parking at Darien High School, District 5, is packed. Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Megan Davis

State Representative Democratic candadite Robert Werner outside of Town Hall on election day. Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Megan Davis

Darien District 5 residents wait in line to cast their vote at Darien High School. Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Megan Davis

Poll worker Betty Fromm, rightr,directs voters at the Broadview Middle School polling place in Danbury on Election day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Poll worker Betty Fromm, center, is ready to help voters at the Broadview Middle School polling place in Danbury on Election day, TuesdayNov. 6, 2012.

Photo: Carol Kaliff

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Broadview Middle School polling place in Danbury Tuesday morning.

Photo: Carol Kaliff

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Broadview Middle School polling place in Danbury Tuesday morning. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Broadview Middle School polling place in Danbury Tuesday morning.

Photo: Carol Kaliff

Danbury City Council President Joe Cavo, left, joins others holding signs outside of the Broadview Middle School polling place Election Day, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Barbara and Joel Leavitt of Danbury were at the Broadview Middle School polling place in Danbury, Ct. with their twin grandaughters Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Carol Kaliff

Democratic supporter and bike blogger Mike Norris, of Stamford was out at New Canaan High School on Tuesday morning. Photo: Tyler Woods

Resident Steve Corkran and Town Councilman Kenneth Campbell work the Republican table outside of New Canaan High School on Tuesday morning. Photo: Tyler Woods

Cy Anfindsen, Peter Aremu, and Maury Anfindsen going to vote at New Canaan High School on Tuesday morning. Photo: Tyler Woods

Democratic candidate for the 147th State Rep district Kate Tepper at Saxe Middle School Tuesday morning. Photo: Tyler Woods

Evelyn, Julia, Jana, and George Harvey outside of Saxe Middle School Tuesday morning. Photo: Tyler Woods

Green party candidate for the 125th State Rep district David Bedell biked to Saxe Middle School Tuesday morning to vote. Photo: Tyler Woods

New Canaanites cast their ballots at Saxe Middle School Tuesday morning. Photo: Tyler Woods

A line of voters waiting to cast ballots early Tuesday at Coleytown Middle School polling station. Westport CT 11/6/12 Photo: Paul Schott

A line of voters waiting to cast ballots early Tuesday at Coleytown Middle School polling station. Westport CT 11/6/12 Photo: Paul Schott

Fairfield Ludlowe High School cheerleaders held a baked goods sale in the parking lot of the school during Tuesday's election. Fairfield CT 11/6/12 Photo: Andrew Brophy

Sue Brand, a Democrat challenging Republican state Rep. Brenda Kupchick, was outside Fairfield Ludlowe High School with her daughter, Elizabeth, on Tuesday morning looking for last-minute support. Fairfield Ct 11/6/12 Photo: Andrew Brophy

Michael Mears and Dorothy Domeika, former members of the Representative Town Meeting, and former state Rep. Thomas Drew outside Roger Sherman School on Tuesday morning to show support for candidates in Tuesday's election. Fairfield CT 11/6/12 Photo: Andrew Brophy

Gary Potmesil, polling station moderator at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, reported heavy turnout at Ludlowe from 6 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Fairfield CT 11/6/12 Photo: Andrew Brophy