Politics & Government
Bethany 2023 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places
Here's everything you need to know concerning the Bethany local elections, including the candidates, polling places, and voting hours.
BETHANY, CT — On Nov. 7, Bethany residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions. Contested races include: the town council and school board.
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
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The Democratic candidate is Calen Lang and the Republican candidate is Paula Cofrancesco.
Board of Selectmen
The Democratic candidate is Gina Teixeira and the Republican candidate is Robert Brinton Jr.
Town Clerk
The lone candidate is William L. Brinton, a Republican.
Town Treasurer
The Democratic candidate is Nancy Spagnolo and the Republican candidate is Lisa Gaw.
Tax Collector
The lone candidate is Linda Bates, a Republican.
Board of Finance
Democratic candidates are Keith Roselle and Catherine Volk Erickson and the Republican candidate is Martha Lee Asarisi.
Board of Education 4 Year Term
The Democratic candidate is Shannon Lane and the Republican candidate is Joe Cafasso Jr.
Board of Education 2 Year Term
The Democratic candidate is Thomas Nolan and the Republican candidate is Caroline Leary.
Board of Education To Fill A Vacancy
The Democratic candidate is Naomi Rosenstein and the Republican candidate is Susan Bradford.
Board of Assessment Appeals
The lone candidate is Janet Brunwin, a Democrat.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Democratic candidates are James Stirling and Amy Rushlow and the Republican candidates are Nancy Held-Sheehe and Rob White.
Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate
The Democratic candidates are Elizabeth Thornquist and Bradford Buchta and the Republican candidate is Adam Carbone.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Democratic candidate is Mark Stricker and the Republican candidate is Robert Huxley.
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate
The Democratic candidate is Ruth Beardsley and the Republican candidates are Kevin Dingle and Dan Stutsky.
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate To Fill A Vacancy
The lone candidate is Meghan Gallagher, a Democrat
Regional Board of Education
The Democratic candidate is Jennifer Turner and the Republican candidate is Donna Schlank.
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