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JT Lewiss brother Jesse died when he was just six years old during the Sandy Hook shooting 10 years ago. The now 22-year-old said he felt like he had to be tough for his mom after Jesse died.

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (AP) — They say every vote counts. In one Connecticut town, it really did. A race for a seat in the state Legislature has been decided by a single vote. Nearly 10,600 ballots were cast in the race between Republican Tony Morrison and Democrat Christopher Poulos to represent the 81st Assembly District in Southington, a town about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southwest of Hartford.

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. -- They say every vote counts. In one Connecticut town, it really did. A race for a seat in the state Legislature has been decided by a single vote.

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. -- They say every vote counts. In one Connecticut town, it really did. A race for a seat in the state Legislature has been decided by a single vote.

They say every vote counts. In one Connecticut town, it really did. A race for a seat in the state Legislature has been decided by a single vote. Nearly 10,600...

“I’m surprised no one had a heart attack,” said Elaine Bedard, the town's Democratic registrar of voters.

The final tally stood at 5,297 to 5,296, in favor of Poulos.

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (AP) -- They say every vote counts. In one Connecticut town, it really did. A race for a seat in the state Legislature has been decided

Officials with the Department of Corrections said the ability to vote helps make people feel like a part of the community and reduces recidivism.

Officials with the Department of Corrections said the ability to vote helps make people feel like a part of the community and reduces recidivism.