Reversed. Supreme Court remands South Windsor election dispute to Superior Court for resolution on the merits.

In a rare ruling from the high court bench, the Supreme Court overturned a dismissal and remanded the South Windsor town council election dispute to the Superior Court for consideration on the merits of the claim.

The decision is a victory for Harry Amadasun, the Democratic town council candidate who came in sixth of the 15 candidates running for nine town council seats. A charter revision passed on the same day as the election for municipal offices was applied to the results, turning a 6-3 Democratic victory into a 5-4 win for the party. The revised charter limited each party to no more than five members on the nine member town council. Republican Richard Balboni, the 10th place finisher, was sworn in as the fourth council member of his party.

Election disputes are often given a preference in the court system’s scheduling of litigation. The Amadsun matter will likely be heard quickly in Superior Court.

South Windsor council members are elected for two-year terms.

South Windsor Democratic Town Committee Chair Anitha Elango provide the following statement after the Court announced its decision: “The Connecticut Supreme Court’s unanimous reversal is a clear victory for democracy and for South Windsor voters. We are grateful to all who supported this effort. This fight is not over as we return to Superior Court, and we are confident the evidence will speak for itself, and Harrison Amadasun will rightfully take his seat on the Town Council, delivering the success our voters deserve.”

Published January 13, 2026.