Woodbury/Middlebury 2022 Election Results: Berthel Wins

WOODBURY/MIDDLEBURY, CT — GOP state Sen. Eric Berthel won reelection by defeating his challenger Democrat Jeff Desmarais for the 32nd senatorial district, Hearst CT reported. Final vote totals have not been released but Hearst reports that Berthel won reelection. (Read more at Hearst CT).

WOODBURY/MIDDLEBURY, CT — On Nov. 8, Woodbury and Middlebury 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?

The following are the contested races that will be on the ballot for Woodbury and Middlebury 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

• Jahana Hayes (Democratic, Working Families Party)
• George Logan (Republican, Independent Party)

State Senator

Woodbury

32nd District

• Jeff Desmarais (Democratic Party)
• Eric C. Berthel (Republican Party)

State Representative

Woodbury

66nd District

• Matt Dyer (Democratic, Independent and Working Families Party)
• Karen Reddington-Hughes (Republican Party)

State Senator

Middlebury

15th District

• Joan V. Hartley (Republican and Independent Party)

32nd District

• Jeff Desmarais (Democratic Party)
• Eric C. Berthel (Republican Party)

State Representative

Middlebury

71st House District

• William J. Pizzuto (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

Woodbury

• Domenick N. Calabrese (Republican Party)

Judge of Probate

Middlebury

• Peter E. Mariano (Democratic Party)
• Rosa C. Rebimbas (Republican

Registrar of Voters

Middlebury

• Selma Frohn (Democratic Party)
• Nancy Robison (Republican Party)