Cohen Beats 6-Term Incumbent In North Haven Democratic Primary Election

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Endorsed candidate David Cohen defeated challenger, and six-term incumbent, Sally Buemi in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for North Haven Board of Selectman.

Cohen will be on the ballot as the Democratic candidate in the municipal election in November.

Cohen received 767 votes while Buemi had 298, according to unofficial results from the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s Office.

“North Haven Democrats made their voices heard loud and clear: we are ready to move in a new direction that brings our party and our town together – and that puts people over politics,” Cohen said in a statement. “I truly believe we can stand up for our values as Democrats and find common ground across party lines to move our town forward. People want a Town Hall that works collaboratively towards common goals with common sense solutions. Democrats, Republicans and Independents all want so many of the same things: an affordable town where we can live, work and raise our families – a town with great schools, safe streets, economic growth, and a vibrant quality of life that connects and binds us as a community. That’s what I intend to focus on as selectman and I’m excited about North Haven’s future and what we can accomplish together.”

Cohen is a parent of two North Haven public school students, North Haven volunteer firefighter, North Haven small business owner, and in-house counsel for a Connecticut-based Fortune 500 manufacturing company, according to a news release.

“I’m incredibly thankful and humbled by the support of my fellow North Haven residents and I look forward to a robust campaign in the general election,” Cohen said. “I also want to acknowledge Sally Buemi and her dedicated service to our town for many years. She ran a great race that focused on the issues, and I’m confident she’ll continue to play an important role in our town and its future.”

The North Haven Board of Selectmen is a three-person elected board with each member serving two-year terms, and one seat reserved for the minority party per the town’s charter.