Middletown Election Results 2023: Florsheim Projected Winner As Mayor

UPDATE: Ben Florsheim, a Democrat, is the projected winner on election night, according to the Connecticut Secretary of the State. He is projected to defeat his challenger, Mike Marino, a Republican.

Incumbent Mayor Ben Florsheim held off his Republican challenger during Tuesday's municipal elections to win his second four-year term as Mayor.

According to the Secretary of the State, Florsheim received 5,167 votes, and Marino received 2,984 votes.

MIDDLETOWN, CT — The polls have closed in Middletown, and the votes are being counted to determine numerous key races, including Mayor, the Common Council and the Board of Education. Voters also voted on one ballot question.

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Ballot question

1. "Shall the $13,500,000 appropriation and bond authorization for the planning, design, construction, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a new boathouse and renovations to the existing John Smith Boathouse be approved?"

Mayor

The Democratic candidate is Benjamin G. Florsheim, and the Republican candidate is Mike Marino. Florsheim is also listed under the Working Families Party.

Common Council

The Democratic candidates are Vincent J. Loffredo, Darnell Ford, Grady L. Faulkner Jr., Jeanette Blackwell, Kelly Sweeney, Anthony Mangiafico, Gene P. Nocera, and Steven Kovach.

The Republican candidates include Bill Wilson, Jon Pulino, Leslie A. Spatola, Tony Gennaro, Linda Salafia, Callie Grippo, Deborah Kleckowski, and Nigel Macon-Wilson. Nocera is also listed under the Working Families Party.

Board of Education

The Democratic candidates are Susan Owens, Sheila C. Daniels, Rakim Grant, Elizabeth Crooks, and Harold Panciera. Republican candidates include Bill Wilson, Adam R. Hayn, Nigel Macon-Wilson, Deborah Kleckowski, and Morgan Monarca.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Democratic candidates are Anita C. Schofield and Rebecca Mcclanahan, and the Republican candidates include Robin Goss and Shawn Paradis.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Democratic candidates are Nathaniel Spencer, Thomas Pattavina, Christina Pen, and Elizabeth Emery. Republican candidates include Bill Perkins, Morgan Monarca, Tyler Eckstrom, and Marcus Fazzino.

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate

The Democratic candidates are Alan Cunningham and John Carlson, and the Republican candidates include Bill Perkins and Marcus Fazzino.