The lawsuit filed against Connecticut joins similar actions against 22 other states that have also refused to turn over voter registration data.

Source: Election results and race calls are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre, Matthew Bloch, Lily Boyce, Irineo Cabreros, Nico Chilla, Nate Cohn, Annie Daniel,

Democrats are declaring victory in Connecticut’s special election in the 25th General Assembly district Tuesday, celebrating candidate Iris Sanchez’ apparent win over Republican Jamie Vaughan.

President Donald Trump's administration wants CT officials to turn over voter data including driver's license and Social Security numbers.

The Justice Department has sued Arizona and Connecticut, alleging that both states refused to provide voter registration records.

Voters in two Connecticut General Assembly districts will get to choose their new representatives this week and next in separate special elections.

Tuesday's election is one of two this month for vacant seats in the CT House of Representatives, each in districts that favor Democrats.

"This is an issue where the commission and the legislature seem to be in line that there is an area of concern."