Politics & Government
Primary Wednesday for Ellington First Selectman Candidates
The six-year Republican incumbent was defeated in his party's caucus, and will primary against the endorsed candidate.
Ellington Republicans will head to the polls Wednesday to determine their party’s candidate for first selectman.
Three-term incumbent Maurice Blanchette, who was narrowly defeated for the nomination at the Republican caucus in July, is challenging selectwoman Lori Spielman, who became the party’s endorsed candidate by a 31-28 vote.
Blanchette collected enough signatures to force a primary against Spielman.
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Voting will be conducted outside the Ellington High School auditorium from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 16.
Read more about the candidates at www.journalinquirer.com.
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