HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont (D) is expected to speak Wednesday about local election results in Connecticut and SNAP funding amid the federal government shutdown.

Democrats locally and nationally had a successful night at the polls in Connecticut, flipping control of key municipal offices in an off-year test of their party’s strength.

In Stratford, Ansonia and Milford, unofficial vote tallies showed the Democratic candidates ousting Republican incumbents by convincing margins.

Lamont is also expected to speak on the future of SNAP benefits as the government shutdown continues.

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