Little bits...

The mood at the Simmons campaign party headquarters is growing more joyous each time reports come in from another town. As of 8:45, Simmons' staff has posted results from 10 towns - Simmons the winner in eight. Courtney took Chaplin and Lyme.

But these are the smaller towns in the district - and none of the major urban areas have yet reported - so any celebration at this point might be considered premature.

But even that reality isn't dampering the spirits of those who have come out to night in the mood for a celebration.