Avon Election Results 2023: Dems Dominate Across The Board

AVON, CT — The votes have been counted in Avon, with several town boards and commissions now set.

The following is Avon's 2023 election results (confirmed winners bolded):

Avon Town Council (vote for five)

Democratic candidates were:

Dan Polhamus - 3,340

Barbara Ausiello - 3,276

Anthony Weber - 3,296

Erin Barthel - 3,290

Republican candidates were:

Margaret Bratton - 2,778

Jeff Bernetich - 2,752

James Rocco - 2,711

Drew Bloom - 2,754

Democrats have a 4-1 edge over Republicans on Avon's top governing board.

Board of Finance (vote for three)

Democratic candidates were:

Micah Rousey - 3,199

Catherine Salchert - 3,281

Republican candidates were:

Randall Bowers - 2,718

Kathleen Johnson - 2,863

Brian Loveless - 2,863

Board of Education (vote for five)

Democratic candidates were:

Christopher Campbell - 3,287

Debra Chute - 3,374

Suzanne Szekeres - 3,274

Sarah Thompson - 3,419

Republican candidates were:

Nicole Russo - 3,029

Brian Farrell - 2,758

Lili Daoud - 2,633

Board of Education - two-year vacancy (vote for one)

Republican Ramesh Kandipilli was running unopposed - 3,029

Board of Assessment Appeals (vote for three)

Democratic candidates were:

Chelsea Ross - 3,265

Mike Guerrera - 3,209

Republican candidates were:

Jeffrey Maguire - 2,910

Kenneth David Schultz - 2,656

Michael Woiten - 2,658

Zoning Board of Appeals (vote for three)

The Democratic candidates were:

Aden Baume -3,184

James McNeely - 3,241

The Republican candidates were:

David Cappello -2,792

Eileen Reilly - 2,813

Ruthanne Babich - 2,690

Zoning Board of Appeals - two-year vacancy (vote for one)

Democrat Michelle O'Connor was running unopposed - 3,573

For more information on the Avon Republican Town Committee, click on this link.

For more information on the Avon Democratic Town Committee, click on this link.

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