Connecticut election officials say Wallingford must conduct a recount after polling places ran out of ballots on Election Day. The town printed backup ballots that were supposed to be counted by hand. Instead, a moderator ran them through a vote scanner. Officials say the scanner counted them correctly but a hand count will double-check the results.

Democratic state Senator Julie Kushner has won a fifth term, according to unofficial results. Kushner defeated her Republican challenger in the 24th District, which covers Danbury and parts of New Fairfield and Ridgefield. In the 107th House District, Democrat Julie Kerton defeated Republican incumbent Martin Foncello by 143 votes in the unofficial count. The district includes Brookfield and parts of Bethel and Newtown.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has won reelection, defeating Republican Ryan Fazio with nearly 59 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results. Democrats also held the offices of attorney general and secretary of the state. Attorney General William Tong defeated Republican John Bolton, and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas beat Republican Peter Lumaj. In Connecticut’s Fifth Congressional District, Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes won reelection over Republican Chris Shea.

Ridgefield Town Historian Jack Sanders has given the publishing rights to 16 of his books to the Ridgefield Historical Society. The gift will help keep his research available for future readers while providing income for the nonprofit. All 16 books were originally self-published and reflect decades of research into Ridgefield’s history. The society also has named Tyler Ingram its collections manager. He previously worked with the organization as a volunteer and summer intern.

Danbury police are investigating a report that an older man driving a vehicle approached a child on Bittersweet Drive Monday. The New Fairfield Resident Trooper’s Office is assisting with the investigation. Police say residents should expect an increased police presence in the area while they look into what happened. Authorities have not released further details about the encounter or a description of the vehicle.

One person and a dog died Sunday in an apartment fire on Kohanza Street in Danbury. Firefighters used a ladder to reach the second floor and brought the victim out through a window, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. A passing volunteer firefighter had tried to get inside before crews arrived, but heavy smoke blocked the way. Three firefighters suffered minor burns and were taken to the hospital. The fire’s cause is under investigation.

More than 130 educators, parents, health leaders and policymakers gathered in Danbury to discuss helping Connecticut children get ready for kindergarten. The event at Western Connecticut State University focused on connecting families with early childhood programs and support. The Connecticut Cradle to Career Coalition organized the discussion. Organizers say their next steps include coordinating services and directing funding toward programs that improve kindergarten readiness.

Connecticut polls are open today from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voters are choosing a governor, members of Congress and state lawmakers, along with other state offices and local ballot questions. Anyone in line at their polling place by 8 tonight can vote. Eligible residents can also register today at designated locations in their towns. Those sites may differ from regular polling places. Check your location and registration status at MyVote dot CT dot gov.

Connecticut is considering bicycle rentals along four state park trails and wants public feedback. Optional shuttle service could let riders finish at a different location without biking back to their starting point. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is accepting comments through November 20. The state has not yet opened bidding for rental operators.

US Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke Saturday. His chief of staff says the 53-year-old Murphy experienced numbness in his arm at his son’s hockey game and was later transferred to Johns Hopkins for monitoring.