Democratic Senator Chris Murphy successfully secured a third term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, continuing his representation of Connecticut. Murphy triumphed over Republican challenger Matt Corey, a small business owner, in a contest that mirrored their previous face-off in the 2018 elections. Corey presented himself to the electorate as “the fighter Donald Trump needs by his side,” appealing to voters who lean conservative.

Having represented Connecticut in the Senate since Joe Lieberman’s retirement in 2013, Murphy emphasized his achievements throughout the campaign, particularly his advocacy for gun safety legislation. He framed the importance of this election as critical, stressing the significant implications it held for the future. It’s worth noting that Connecticut has not elected a Republican senator since Lowell Weicker achieved victory in 1982. The results were confirmed by a major news outlet, declaring Murphy the winner promptly at 8:00 p.m. EST.