Tight races not unusual in Conn.

New Haven, Conn. (WTNH) - The gubernatorial race between Dan Malloy and Tom Foley may be decided by just a couple thousand votes, but some other races in Connecticut were decided by a lot less.

The Congressional race between Sam Gejdenson and Edward Munster in 1994 was decided by just 21 votes. A race for that same congressional seat in 2006 came down to a recount and Joe Courtney ended up beating Rob Simmons by just 84 votes.

In Groton in 2006, a primary race for a state representative went to a recount, and the recount found it was a tie. And what was the law for breaking a tie? A coin toss, a law that has since been changed.

A few statewide races have also come down to the wire. Abe Ribicoff won the governor's race in 1954 by defeating John Davis Lodge by about 3,100 votes.

On Wednesday, The unofficial numbers from the state had Dan Malloy also ahead by about 3,100 votes. But with Bridgeport photocopying ballots and keeping polls open late, people are wondering if we're looking at another controversy like the dimpled chads on Florida's butterfly ballots in the 2000 presidential election.

In Minnesota, the 2008 Senate race was so controversial, Al Franken wasn't sworn in until 8 months after the election.

If the Malloy-Foley race does go to a recount, it's certainly wouldn't be the first time. We have recounts every election. There are several in local races this year - there were several recounts last year. It all goes to show you, your vote really can make a difference.