Non-Endorsed Incumbents Win Republican Primary In Oxford

OXFORD, CT — Despite not being endorsed by town Republicans at a summertime caucus, incumbent First Selectman George Temple and Selectman Arnold Jensen handily won spots on the Nov. 4 municipal ballot in a primary Tuesday.

Official vote totals posted on the Oxford town clerks web page indicate Temple received 996 votes to 739 for Jeffrey Luff. Jensen garnered 993 votes to easily outdistance Rob Boroski, who had 723.

Luff and Boroski had been endorsed by the Oxford Republican Town Committee at its caucus, but voters in the primary opted for the years of experience of Temple and Jensen.

Temple was first elected to the position in 2011, and is seeking his eighth term. He will face Democratic challenger Amy Sarris in the general election.

Jensen is seeking re-election to his selectman seat, as is Democrat David McKane.