Enfield Election Results 2023: GOP Gains Majority on Town Council, BOE

ENFIELD, CT — Preliminary numbers tabulated in Tuesday's municipal election indicate a switch to a Republican majority on the Enfield Town Council and Board of Education.

With absentee ballots received after noon Tuesday still to be counted, and recounts slated for a pair of close races for council district spots, Republicans have clinched six of the 11 council seats and five positions on the 9-member school board.

Final vote totals will not be official until confirmed by the Secretary of the State's office, likely Wednesday morning.

Town Council District 1
Republican Ken Nelson Jr. defeated Democrat Emily Hulevitch.

Town Council District 2
Democratic John Santanella leads Republican Kelly Hemmeler by one vote (recount to be scheduled).

Town Council District 3
Republican Doug Finger defeated Democrat Matt Despard.

Town Council District 4
Republican Bob Hendrickson leads Democrat Kari Monteforte by 14 votes (recount to be scheduled).

Town Council at large
Republicans elected were Marie Pyznar, Michael Ludwick, Lori Unghire and Jim Nasuta. Democrats elected were Bob Cressotti, Cynthia Mangini and Gina Cekala. Democrat Christopher Renaud was not elected.

Board of Education
Republicans elected were Charlotte Riley, Peter Jonaitis, Janet Cushman, Jean Acree and Philip Kober. Democrats elected were Tina LeBlanc, Amanda Pickett, Scott Ryder and Gerald Calnen. Democrat Joshua Hamre was not re-elected.

Constables
Republicans elected were Maria Diana, Joseph Muller, Walter Kruzel and Dean Gousse. Democrats elected were Mark Cekala, Robert LeMay and Zach Zannoni. Democrat Daniel Golden was not elected.