Politics & Government

20th District Senate Seat Goes to Paul Formica

Formica won over challenger Betsy Ritter.

Paul Formica, Republican, will hold the 20th District Senate seat.

He won over challenger and Democrat Betsy Ritter of Waterford. Formica has a history in politics — he has served as East Lyme first selectman for seven years and has been involved in East Lyme politics for more than 20 years, the Norwich Bulletin reported.

The 20th District encompasses Bozrah, East Lyme, New London, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Salem, Waterford and a portion of Montville.

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