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Elizabeth Esty thanks supporters for her win in the Connecticut 5th District race against Andrew Roraback. Nov. 6, 2012.

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Updated: Wednesday, 07 Nov 2012, 12:02 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 06 Nov 2012, 11:48 PM EST

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- In the 5th District race, Elizabeth Esty has defeated Andrew Roraback.

Esty will take the seat vacated by Chris Murphy in his run for the U.S. Senate.

"What a great win for Elizabeth Esty, and the people who live in the 5th District," Governor Malloy said of the victory. "Elizabeth started this race as a huge underdog, but she never stopped fighting for what she believes in. She's exactly the type of person Congress needs more of: smart, tough, compassionate, and fiscally responsible. The people who live in the 5th District could not have a better person representing them in Washington, DC."