Norwich 2022 Election Results: Local Schools Ballot Question Decided

NORWICH, CT — The New London Day reports that state Sen. Cathy Osten, D-19, won reelection, defeating GOP challenger Pietro Camardella by about 3,000 votes. (Read more at the New London Day).

The Norwich Bulletin reports that voters approved the local ballot question on school capital projects by about 1,500 votes. (Read more at the Norwich Bulletin).

Here was the ballot question:

Shall the $385,000,000 appropriation and bond authorization for the City of Norwich School Construction Program (2022), which consists of (i) the construction of four new elementary schools in the City of Norwich on the grounds of the Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School, the John B. Stanton School, the Uncas School and the former Greeneville School, (ii) the renovation to “as new” of the existing Teachers Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School or the construction of a new middle school on the site of the existing Teachers Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School, and (iii) the conversion and renovation of the Samuel Huntington School to accommodate central offices, including school administration, transportation and facilities offices, and adult education, and other costs related thereto as may be accomplished within said appropriation, pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the City Council on August 1, 2022, be approved?

NORWICH, CT — On Nov. 8, Norwich residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, U.S. senator, Congress, state representative and state senate.

Eyes are on the gubernatorial race as incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont faces off against Republican nominee Bob Stefanowski and Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. Voters will also get to decide on several state constitutional positions including treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state.

Connecticut also has a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking a third term, while Republican Leora Levy hopes to unseat him. All the state’s congressional seats are up for election as well.

All seats in the state General Assembly are up for election this year.

Absentee voting

Connecticut reverted to its relatively strict absentee ballot regulations. Officials made an exception during the last federal election due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A voter needs to meet specific criteria. Voters can apply online or turn in a request to the town clerk office. There is a separate process for an emergency ballot within six days of an election.

Voting on Election Day

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.

For questions, contact the Registrar of Voters office.

Voters will also get to decide whether the state should allow early voting. The question on the ballot is: “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?

Local ballot question for Norwich residents

Shall the $385,000,000 appropriation and bond authorization for the City of Norwich School Construction Program (2022), which consists of (i) the construction of four new elementary schools in the City of Norwich on the grounds of the Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School, the John B. Stanton School, the Uncas School and the former Greeneville School, (ii) the renovation to “as new” of the existing Teachers Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School or the construction of a new middle school on the site of the existing Teachers Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School, and (iii) the conversion and renovation of the Samuel Huntington School to accommodate central offices, including school administration, transportation and facilities offices, and adult education, and other costs related thereto as may be accomplished within said appropriation, pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the City Council on August 1, 2022, be approved?

The following are the contested races that will be on the ballot for Norwich voters:

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party)
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party)
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party)
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party)

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party)
• Leora Levy (Republican Party)
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party)

Congressional Representative

• Joe Courtney (Democratic Party)
• Mike France (Republican Party
• William Hall (Libertarian Party)
• Kevin Blacker (Green Party)

State Senator

19th District

• Catherine A. Osten (Democratic, Independent, Working Families Party)
• Pietro Camardella (Republican Candidate)

State Representative

46th District

• Derell Q. Wilson (Democratic, Working Families Party)
• Robert Bell (Republican, Independent Party)

47th District

• Dave Nowakowski (Democratic, Working Families Party)
• Doug Dubitsky (Republican Party)

139th District

• Kevin Ryan (Democratic, Independent, Working Families Party)
• Mark Adams (Republican Party)

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party)
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party)
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party)
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party)

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party)
• Harry Arora (Republican Party)
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party)
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party)
• JoAnna Laiscell Libertarian Party)

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party)
• Mary Fay (Republican Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party)

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party)
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party)
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party)
• William Tong (Working Families Party)
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party)

Judge of Probate

• Chuck Norris (Republican Party)