Politics & Government
Simsbury Election Results 2023: First Selectman Easily Re-Elected
Thousands of Simsbury residents cast their votes in the 2023 municipal election in a number of key races.
SIMSBURY, CT — The polls have closed in Simsbury and the votes are being counted to determine numerous key races on the board of selectmen, board of finance, and school board.
The biggest race of the night featured a battle for the first selectman post, with Democratic incumbent Wendy Mackstutis taking on Republican challenger Kevin Beal.
The following is Simsbury's 2023 election ballot and results (when available):
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First Selectman (vote for one)
Democrat: Wendy Mackstutis (inc.)
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Republican: Kevin Beal
UPDATE: Mackstutis defeated Beal with nearly 60 percent of the vote, according to the Connecticut Secretary of the State's office.
From Nov. 7: "Simsbury First Selectman: Mackstutis Cruises To Second Term"
Board of Selectmen (vote for three)
Democratic candidates are: Diana Yeisley, Steven Antonio and Curtis Looney.
Republican candidates are: Heather Goetz, Suki Shergill-Connelly and Jackie Battos.
Board of Finance - full term (vote for two)
Democratic candidates are: Lisa Heavner.
Republican candidates are: Angel Goldman and Art Wallace.
Board of Finance - two-year vacancy (vote for one)
Democrat Todd Burrick is running unopposed.
Board of Education (vote for two)
Democratic candidates are: Jeff Tindall and Jessica Parise.
Republican candidates are: Jen Batchelar and Josh Falco.
Board of Assessment Appeals (vote for two)
Democratic candidates are: Regina K. Pynn and Josh Michelson.
Republican candidates are: none.
Planning Commission - full term (vote for three)
The Democratic candidates are: Erin Leavitt-Smith and Holly Beum.
The Republican candidates are: Craig MacCormac and William Rice.
Planning Commission- two-year vacancy (vote for one)
No candidates from either party.
Planning Commission Alternates (vote for three)
The Democratic candidates are: Nicholas Criscitelli and Marcus Furze.
The Republican candidates are: none.
Zoning Commission - full term (vote for three)
The Democratic candidates are: Tucker Salls and Shannon Leary.
The Republican candidates are: Kate Beal, Anne Erickson and Ron Jodice.
Zoning Commission - two-year vacancy (vote for one)
Democrat Tony Braz is running unopposed.
Zoning Commission Alternates (vote for three)
The Democratic candidates are: Josh Michelson and David M. Moore.
The Republican candidates are: none.
Zoning Board of Appeals (vote for three)
The Democratic candidates are: Lawrence Boardman and Sheree Landerman.
The Republican candidates are: JoAnn Hogan.
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates (vote for three)
The Democratic candidates are: Ali Rice and Jonathan Yeisley
The Republican candidates are: none.
Library Board of Trustees - full term (vote for three)
The Democratic candidates are: Rebecca Schultz, Laurie Shinaman and Holly McGrath.
The Republican candidates are: Colleen Yates.
Library Board of Trustees - four-year vacancy (vote for one)
Democrat Marianne O'Neil is running unopposed.
Library Board of Trustees - two-year vacancy (vote for two)
No candidates from either party.
For more information on the Simsbury Republican Town Committee, click on this link.
For more information on the Simsbury Democratic Town Committee, click on this link.
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