In our town, interesting to note the two self-funders were the highest vote earners, placing first and second out of the five candidates. U.S. Senate Candidate and Party Nominee, Matthew Corey, was our highest vote earner as our voters know Matt from his prior runs in the First Congressional District. Attorney General Candidate and Party Nominee, Sue Hatfield, was second and not far behind, with 239 votes. Barkhamsted Republicans by majority, lean conservative and anti-income tax, explaining Stefanowski’s win, as well as Senator Joe Markley’s, who has a long history with fighting the state income tax since the date of its initiation through Governor Lowell Weicker in 1991.
From our Registrar of Voters:
Governor:
Bob Stefanowski 107
David Stemerman 86
Timothy Herbst 64
Mark Boughton 41
Steve Obsitnik 27
Lieutenant Governor:
Joe Markley 177
Erin Stewart 95
Jayme Stevenson 45
U.S. Senator:
Matthew Cory 252
Dominic Rapini 48
Treasurer:
Art Linares 150
Thad Gray 148
Comptroller:
Mark Greenberg 164
Kurt Miller 129
Attorney General:
Sue Hatfield 239
John Shaban 60
It is good to know that Republicans in Barkhamsted pay attention to TV/Cable Ads, Political sound-bites, and vote for an outsider who has no relevant experience/background. The rest of the party ticket looks ok/good. Early comments from several people who wanted to change State party to Republican is negative.
Matt Cory is the right Candidate for US Senate. All he needs is money !!! His opponent Murphy has $7 Million !