One day before the South Carolina Primary, presidential candidate Mitt Romney finished first in the Connecticut Republican Party Straw Poll.
Romney came in with 29% of the vote.
Voting began on January 5 and finished Friday evening.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich finished a close second at 28%.
Texas Congressman Ron Paul came in at 26%.
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum came in fourth with 11%.
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"We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive and enthusiastic response to our straw poll," said State Republican Party Chairman Jerry Labriola, Jr. "We are excited to have played a part in this process and are eager to hear the voices of our friends in South Carolina tomorrow."
