Republicans Flip 2 Seats In Stratford Recount

Stratford CT

10 November, 2021

1:12 PM

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STRATFORD, CT — A Monday recount flipped two land use seats from Democrats to Republicans, the Connecticut Post reports. Following a review of more than 1900 ballots for three races, Republican Kerry Whitham edged out Democratic opponent Anthony Afriyie for the Zoning Board of Appeals District 3 seat by just seven votes (1099-1092), according to the Post. After the election, Afriyie was ahead by a single vote. Republican Alex Voccola beat Democrat Barbara Heimlich by eight votes (1112-1106) for the Planning Commission District 3 seat. Following the election, Heimlich was ahead by two votes, the Post reports. Democrat Kaitlyn Shake maintained her 8-vote win over Republican Ronald Tichy, 624-616, the Post reports. Republicans hold a majority of Town Council seats in Stratford, including a re-election victory for Mayor Laura Hoydick over Democratic challenger Immacula Cann, Patch reported. Click here for the full Connecticut Post article. Click here for Patch's coverage of full Stratford election results.