Bethel 2023 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

BETHEL, CT — On Nov. 7, Bethel residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions. Contested races include selectman, and seats on the Board of Education and Board of Finance.

Polls in Connecticut are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can use the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Connecticut also allows for Election Day registration at designated centers in each town. People must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote using Election Day registration. To receive your absentee ballot, complete and sign an application and return it to your town clerk, or you can request an absentee ballot online.

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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.