Hayes, Logan ‘excited’ for 5th district race as Connecticut heads to the polls

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes will take on former Republican State Senator George Logan in a rematch for Connecticut's Fifth District, a race that's shaping up to be the tightest in the state and one of the most watched in the country.

"I'm excited," Hayes said.

"I'm excited, folks are fired up," Logan said.

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The excitement and anticipation continues to build in Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District hours ahead of Election Day.

"We are working hard to finish strong," Logan said.

"We've done the work and gotten the message out, now it's up to the voters," Hayes said.

On Election Day eve, both Hayes and Logan were out in the fifth district talking to voters. The candidates said their campaign efforts continue until the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday night.

"We are knocking on doors. We are doing phone banking and reaching out to as many folks as possible," Logan said.

"Contacting voters, reminding people where their polling locations are, what's at stake. We knocked on 9,000 doors this weekend, we have people still here today making phone calls and out canvasing," Hayes said.

Hayes and Logan ran against each other two years ago, where Hayes ultimately won by less than one percentage point.

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The fifth district covers parts of Western Connecticut, including Litchfield County and large cities like Waterbury, Meriden, New Britain and Danbury.

Both candidates said there's a lot at stake. Tuesday's results in this race could aid in shifting control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Right now, Republicans have an 8-seat majority.

"The work we've done in the community, pointing out what we've done for constituents and what's at stake," Hayes said.

"This campaign is really about if you want more of the same or do you believe we need a new voice in Congress. I'm looking to provide that alternative," said Logan.

In an expected tight race like this one, Hayes and Logan said every vote truly matters.

"Your vote is your voice and if you sit this one out, you're going to regret it," Hayes said.

"Want to thank those folks who voted already and those that need to vote tomorrow, come out and vote. The more people the come out and vote the better off we are going to be in this election," Logan said.

It's important to note close races, like this is expected to be, may not be officially called by Tuesday night.