Milford Election Results 2019: Vote Totals For Every Race

MILFORD, CT — Milford Mayor Benjamin G. Blake, a Democrat, won a landslide victory Tuesday night defeating GOP challenger Daniel German by an unofficial tally of 9,771 to 4,928, local officials told Patch. Additionally, Karen Fortunati, a Democrat, defeated incumbent GOP City Clerk Joanne Rohrig by about 600 votes.

Democratic Town Chairman Richard Smith said local Democrats are "elated," with the results as Democrats also dominated on the aldermen and education boards too.

Smith said voters clearly supported the work of Blake and Democrats and he said residents have rewarded local Democrats hard work.

"I'm very proud of our candidates and I'm proud of the confidence the voters placed in us," Smith said.

German, who also ran as an aldermen didn't win that seat either, according to the Connecticut Post. German told the CT Post he was "disappointed" in the results.

Democrats will maintain a 9 to 6 majority on the Board of Aldermen after Election Night, the Post reports. Also the Democrats are projected to have a staggering 9 to 1 majority on the Board of Education. Andy Fowler is the lone Republican elected to the school board, the CT Post reports.

Democrat Brett Broesder won Milford's District 5 seat on the Planning and Zoning Committee by 343 votes, defeating Republican Rick Vizziello (1,680 to 1,337). In response, Broesder made the following statement:

“We need leaders who can get the job done for us, from helping businesses create jobs to maintaining our community culture. I am excited to get to work and use my experience to help government work better for businesses and the community.

“Thanks to my opponent, Rick Viziello, for a hard-fought campaign. And thanks to Mayor Ben Blake, City Clerk-elect Karen Fortunati, and all of my fellow Row A candidates who were victorious in today’s election. I also want to thank Democratic Party Chairman Rich Smith for his leadership. It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to serve this city and I can't wait to get to work."

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