Bethel 2023 Election: Carter To Serve Another Term

BETHEL, CT — The polls have closed in Bethel and the votes are being counted to determine key races like selectman and Board of Finance.

First Selectman Republican/Independent Dan Carter ran unopposed. He is the former state representative for the 2nd District, from 2011 to 2017. In February, Carter defeated Democrat Rich Straiton in the town's special election for first selectman.

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First Selectman — Vote for One

Republican/Independent Dan Carter is running unopposed.

Selectman — Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Richard C. Straiton, and the Republican/Independent candidate is Bryan Terzian.

Town Treasurer - Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Patricia Cosentino, and the Republican/Independent candidate is Paul R. Szatkowski.

Board of Finance — Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Greg Henry, Nick Hoffman and Karen Foster. The Republican/Independent candidates are Nicholas J. Ellis, William I. Duff and Cynthia Jean McCorkindale.

Board of Education — Vote for Up to Five

Democrats are Gabriela Hernandez, Cathy Schaefer and Diana Naddeo

Republican/Independents are Scott Anthony Clayton, Jenn Lewis, Daniel Nostin and William Foster.

Courtney Martin is running as a Republican.

Michael Duff is running as an Independent.

Board of Assessment Appeals — Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Barbara Lyon and Marissa Allen- Amundsen. The Republican/Independent candidates are Kate Jordan and Bruce A. Cornwell.

Planning and Zoning Commission — Vote for Up to Four

The Democrat candidates are Rob Wallace, Penny Kessler and Allison Lynch St. Germain. The Republicans/Independents are fielding Spruille Braden, Kenny Parsons, Robert J. Legnard, and Michael Kozlowski.

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate — Vote for Up to Two

Erik Brudvig is running as a Democrat. Patricia Rist and Diane S. Ryan are on the Republican/Independent tickets.

Zoning Board of Appeals — Vote for Up to Two

Tom Borysiewicz is running as a Democrat. Rick Courchene and William Slifkin are on the Republican/Independent tickets.

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate— Vote for Up to Two

Myra R. Drucker is running as a Democrat. Gary A. Boughton and Sue Dolan are on the Republican/Independent tickets.

Inland Wetlands Commission — Vote for Up to Two

Patrick M. Perrefort and Danielle Monroe are running as Democrats. Rick Courchene and Don Taylor and Paul Improta are on the Republican/Independent tickets.

Inland Wetlands Commission Alternative — Vote for One

Republican/Independent Francis J. Oldham is running unopposed.

Police Commission — Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Peter Valenti and Amy Mannion. The Republican/Independent candidates are Andy J. Matturro, Sr and Anthony Rubino.