News Photos November 9, 2022

The 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse is seen from Broad Street in Meriden Tuesday morning November 8, 2022. It's the first Election Day total lunar eclipse in U.S. history and won't happen again on Election Day until November 8, 2394, according to EarthSky.org. The moon appears a reddish-orange color when completely in Earth's shadow. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

The 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse is seen between the steeple of First Baptist Church and the American flag on Broad Street in Meriden Tuesday morning November 8, 2022. It's the first Election Day total lunar eclipse in U.S. history and won't happen again on Election Day until November 8, 2394, according to EarthSky.org. The moon appears a reddish-orange color when completely in Earth's shadow. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

The 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse fades in sunlight as it descends over First Congregational Church on Colony Street in Meriden Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Caroline Laude, of Meriden, checks her ballot before placing it in the tabulator at the Maloney High School polling precinct in Meriden Tuesday afternoon, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

People vote at the Maloney High School polling precinct in Meriden Tuesday afternoon, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Voters head to the polls at the Maloney High School polling precinct in Meriden Tuesday afternoon, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

"I Voted Today" stickers at the Maloney High School polling precinct in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

13th Senate District candidate Jan Hochadel smiles behind political signage at the Democratic Headquarters at 290 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

State Rep. Catherine Abercrombie, left, hugs 13th Senate District candidate Jan Hochadel as poll numbers are posted at the Democratic Headquarters at 290 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Abercrombie did not seek reelection in the 83rd House District. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

13th Senate District candidate Jan Hochadel smiles with her supporters as poll numbers are posted at the Democratic Headquarters at 290 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

State Rep. Hilda Santiago, left, shares a smile with 13th Senate District candidate Jan Hochadel as poll numbers are posted at the Democratic Headquarters at 290 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Chad Cardillo and 13th Senate District candidate Jan Hochadel confer at the Democratic Headquarters at 290 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Cardillo is a social studies teacher at Maloney High School. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

83rd District candidate Jack Fazzino watches the vote totals with 13th Senate District candidate Jan Hochadel at the Democratic Headquarters at 290 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

83rd District candidate Jack Fazzino watches as vote totals are posted at the Democratic Headquarters at 290 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

82nd District candidate Michael Quinn smiles during election night at the Democratic Headquarters at 290 Pratt Street in Meriden, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal