In a potentially huge victory for Connecticut Democrats, state Rep. Bobby Sanchez flipped New Britain’s mayor office blue for the first time in 12 years, ending GOP control of the state’s eighth largest city.

Political observers were keeping a close watch on New Britain’s mayoral race because Tuesday was the first time in 12 year that Democrats had a chance to run a candidate against someone other than Erin Stewart, who proved wildly popular across six mayoral elections in her hometown.

“Tonight, New Britain chose progress,” Sanchez said. “I’m deeply honored by the faith this community has placed in me, and I will work every day to earn it. This campaign was never about one person, it was about bringing people together to make our city stronger, safer, and fairer for everyone.”

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