Politics & Government
Weston 2023 Election: Nestor Wins New Term As First Selectwoman
Democrat incumbent first selectman Samantha Nestor defeated GOP challenger Stephan Grozinger and write-in candidate Martin Mohabeer.

WESTON, CT —Democrat incumbent first selectwoman Samantha Nestor handily defeated challengers Republican Stephan Grozinger and write-in candidate Martin Mohabeer, according to the final vote tally released by the Secretary of the State.
Nestor scored 1,791 votes and just over 60 percent of the total. Grozinger took in 965 votes, or just less than a third of all votes cast, and Mohabeer won 214 votes.
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The Democratic candidate is Tony Pesco. Kerem Dinlenc is the Republican candidate.
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Only three Democratic candidates are in the race: Amy Gare, Jeffrey Goldstein and Michael Imber.
Board of Finance, to Fill Vacancy for Two Years — Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidate is Christopher Bryant, and Theresa Brasco is running on the Republican ticket.
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The Democratic candidate is Sharon Ferraro. David Felton, Michael Guido, Brandon Gutman and Peter Gordon are the Republican candidates.
Board of Education, to Fill Vacancy for Two Years — Vote for Up to Two
Two Democratic candidates are running: Chad Hoeppner and Steve Ezzes.
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The Democratic candidate Barbara Reynolds is running unopposed.
Board of Assessment Appeals, to Fill Vacancy for Two Years — Vote for One
The Republican candidate Mary Lou Jamieson is running unopposed.
Planning & Zoning Commission — Vote for Up to Four
The Democratic candidates are Gus Christensen and Michael Reiner. Lauren Gojkovich and Joseph Leone are the Republican candidates.
Zoning Board of Appeals — Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Ilene Richardson and James Low. Daniel Gilbert is running as a Republican.
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Republican Richard Wolf is running unopposed.
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The Democratic candidates are Beth Gralnick and David Muller. Jess DiPasquale and Frank Ferrara are the Republican candidates.
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