Edelson Re-elected But Republicans Pick Up Majorities [Updated]

Update as of 12:15 a.m. on Nov. 6:

Democrats may have retained the seat at the top of the ticket, but Republicans came out of Election Day with the majority on two key boards.

Ed Edelson secured another two years as Southbury's first selectman, fending off a challenge from Republican John Monteleone. The Democrat garnered 2,593 votes compared to Monteleone's 2,164, according to unofficial results that did not include absentee ballots.

While the news of defeat in that race left Republican campaign headquarters quiet, the mood became more upbeat as results showed that the party picked up control of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance.

"This is very unexpected," Monteleone said.

Along with Edelson, the other Democrat on the Board of Selectmen will be Donna Pereira, who secured 2,139 votes, according to unofficial results. The four Republicans on the Board of Selectmen and their unofficial vote totals are:

• John Monteleone (2,164)
• Chad Landmon (2,308) 
• Jennifer O'Neill (2,376)
• Ken Korsu (2,325)

Also in the race for Board of Selectmen, Ronald Pugliese garnered 2,135 votes and Edward Gittines 2,027, according to unofficial results.

Complete Election Day results in all races will be published as soon as the information is available from town hall.

Update as of 8:35 p.m. on Nov. 5:

Unofficial results put incumbent Ed Edelson on top of Republican challenger John Monteleone in the race for Southbury First Selectman.

Update as of 6:49 p.m. on Nov. 5

There's been a steady flow of voters at District 1 in Southbury. Visit this article to see voter turnout for the location.

Update as of 3:58 p.m. on Nov. 5

There's been a steady stream of voters at the town's 2nd Polling District. What's your prediction for a turnout number?

Update as of 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 5:

Candidates and their supporters are making a final push for your vote.

Update as of 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 5:

About 200 ballots have been cast at District 3.

The original report follows:

Southbury's polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. There are three polling sites in Southbury:

• Voting District #1, Southbury Firehouse, 461 Main St. South

• Voting District #2, Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Rd.

• Voting District #3, Community Building (Senior Center/Parks & Rec), 561 Main St. South

Visit this link to find your which is your polling place.


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