Milford Election Results 2021: Blake, Democrats Roll To Victory

MILFORD, CT — Democratic Mayor Benjamin G. Blake won a sixth-term of office Tuesday night, according to party officials.

On social media, Blake wrote, "Thank you, Milford." Blake often spoke about the six tax decreases in a row in Milford while on the campaign trail. His challenger was Republican Peter Berube.

Blake received 10,124 votes to Berube's 4,445, according to unofficial vote totals. The race for probate judge was very close as Win Smith, a Republican, led Ben Gettinger, a Democrat, by a margin of 117 votes, which includes both Milford and Orange's numbers. There are about 500 remaining absentee ballots to be counted in this race, officials said.

Democratic City Clerk Karen Fortunati will serve another two years, as she ran unopposed. She received more than 10,100 votes.

Democrats will continue to enjoy large majorities on the boards of aldermen, education and zoning.

Berube told the Mirror that he had hoped to bring balance back to Milford's government, which has been firmly in Democratic control for several years. >>>Read More at the Milford Mirror.

Official results were not yet available as of 7 a.m. Wednesday from the office of Secretary of the State Denise Merrill. A problem with a third-party vendor which manages election information for the secretary's website has prevented results from being displayed.

Patch will provide additional updates throughout the evening. Check back for more updates.

MILFORD, CT — The polls have closed in Milford and the votes are being counted to determine numerous key races including the office of mayor, town clerk, probate judge, and spots on the boards of education, aldermen and zoning.

Democratic Mayor Benjamin G. Blake is seeking a sixth-term of office against Republican challenger Peter Berube. One thing that is certain is that Democratic City Clerk Karen Fortunati will serve another two years as she ran unopposed.

For the position of Judge of Probate, it's Democrat Ben Gettinger versus Republican Win Smith.

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1st District

In the first district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Matt Arciuolo II and Michelle Parente, both Democrats, and James Tranquilli Jr. and Anthony Giannattasio, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the first district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Gary Peluchette and Betsy Ratner, both Democrats and Andy Fowler and Wally Hauck, both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the first district, the choice for the Planning and Zoning Board is Etan Hirsch a Democrat.

2nd District

In the second district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Ward Willis and Robert Pacelli Jr, Democrats, and Scott Marlow and Chris Goulden, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the second district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Susan Glennon and Meghan Doyle, Democrats, and Mark Macchio, a Republican. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the second district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: James Kader, a Democrat, and Bob Tschilske, a Republican.

3rd District

In the third district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Brett Broesder and Marty Hardiman, Democrats, and Erik Smith and Michael Casey, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the third district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Holly E. Mulrenan and Una Petroske, Democrats, and William Legere and Renee Casey, both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the third district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: Jim Quish, a Democrat, and Steve Visconti, a Republican.

4th District

In the fourth district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: John Moffitt and Phil J. Vetro, Democrats, and Tara Galbo and Dan German, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the fourth district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Cindy Wolfe Boynton and Rita Hennessey, Democrats, and Raquel Hernandez Bonessi and Dolores Rieth Hannon, both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the fourth district, the choice for the Planning and Zoning Board is Brian E. Kaligian, a Democrat.

5th District

In the fifth district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Greg Harla and Ellen Beatty, Democrats, and Suzanne Dibiase and Raymond Vitali, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the fifth district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Adam De Young and Emily McDonough Souza, Democrats, and Bill Bevan and Terri Smith, Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the fifth district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: Carl Moore, a Democrat, and Rick Vizziello, a Republican.

Constables

The candidates for constable are: Sarah S. Ferrante, Linda J. Hardiman, Sharon Liebskind, Theodore O. Boynton, all Democrats, and Shirley Serrano, Frank Musante, Steven T. Visconti and Ray Kirmaier, all Republicans. You will vote for up to four.