Election ’23 update: Behind the final numbers
Democrats still dominate local politics, but flashpoints on education, Long Lots project and downtown parking spiked voter turnout.
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Democrats still dominate local politics, but flashpoints on education, Long Lots project and downtown parking spiked voter turnout.
Read MoreNov 7, 2023 | Election '23, Politics | 8
Unaffiliated candidate, boosted by alliance with Democrats, handily defeated both Republican Board of Education candidates, as Democrats swept other contests on Tuesday’s ballot.
Read MoreNov 7, 2023 | Election '23, Government, Politics | 0
Voting ended at 8 p.m Tuesday, and now the candidates and their supporters wait for results to roll in.
Read MoreNov 7, 2023 | Election '23, Government, Politics | 0
Mid-afternoon voter numbers appear to have surged to unprecedented level.
Read MoreNov 7, 2023 | Election '23, Government, Politics | 0
As polls open at 6 a.m. for Tuesday’s municipal election, here’s a checklist of when and where to cast ballots, who is running for what job in town government and answers to other Election Day questions.
Read MoreNov 6, 2023 | Election '23, Government, Politics | 0
More than 21,000 registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in Westport’s municipal election Tuesday.
Read MoreNov 6, 2023 | Election '23, Government, Politics | 31
Without a marquee contest, this year’s municipal election campaign was expected to be relatively quiet, but the heated race for Board of Education seats upended all that.
Read MoreNov 5, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 1
Writer says the candidate and fellow Republicans for Planning and Zoning Commission are “eminently qualified, all with years of experience and service that will be responsive to the public.”
Read MoreNov 5, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 0
Writer says RTM candidate in District 6 “would be an engaged and fresh set of eyes on all town issues.”
Read MoreNov 4, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 0
Writer says about the school board candidates, “As someone being educated in the school system they both currently lead, I can say it is definitely working well
Read MoreNov 4, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 9
Writer says the Board of Education candidates “demonstrated their commitment to excellence, as well as their passion for serving our public schools.”
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 0
Writer says the candidates will make “wise and reasonable decisions,” based on their background and experience.
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 11
Writer says Republican candidates have been unfairly portrayed as “extremists” by opponents attempting “to circumvent the law and effectively obtain a supermajority of the board.”
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 1
Writer says the three Board of Education candidates have records of achievement that warrant voters’ support.
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 1
“Open letter,” signed by 140 people, backs trio of Board of Education candidates because, “Our beloved school district depends on it.”
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 3
Writer says Republican school board candidates “want to control and limit education according to subjects and books of their specific choosing while ignoring the Constitution, history, fact, and the very complex world children are growing up in.”
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 6
Writer says the District 9 rep deserves voters’ support because of his “vision, commitment and care for constituents.”
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election '23, Opinion | 1
Writer says incumbents deserve votes because of “proven track record of commitment to the students and the community.”
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Business, Community, Election '23, Transportation | 0
Commuters riding morning shuttle buses Nov. 7 will be treated to coffee by Westport Transit District and Compass Real Estate.
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election '23, Police & Fire | 1
Statement issued by four Republicans seeking Planning and Zoning Commission seats in Nov. 7 election on “high-profile applications.”
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