Politics & Government
Bethel Election 2017: Updated Results From Tuesday's Vote
The town voted on several local positions on Nov. 7. Here is what you need to know.

BETHEL, CT — On the heels of the state's longest-ever budget impasse, the 2017 municipal elections will be instrumental in the town's direction. On Nov. 7, residents hit the polls and vote for various local positions. Polls were open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Here are the results. Winners are designated in bold.:
First Selectman (vote for one)
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- Matthew S. Knickerbocker (D)
- Cynthia J. McCorkindale (I)
Selectman (vote for one)
- Richard C. Straiton (D)
- Paul R. Szatkowski (R)
Patch will update this story with complete voting totals once they become available.
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