New Haven’s Democrats sweep elections as Republicans grapple with low turnout
New Haven's recent election saw a significant victory for Mayor Justin Elicker, who won re-election with an overwhelming 84.3 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, Republicans struggled with low voter turnout and failed to unseat any of the incumbent Democrats, who retained all 30 seats on the Board of Alders.
The Republican Party faced challenges in the election. Many registered Republicans did not cast their ballots, leading to a poor voter turnout. However, Republican alder candidates who received endorsements from both Republican and Independent parties performed better than those without such backing.
In the mayoral race, Republican candidate Steve Orosco secured 16 percent of the vote, while Democrats maintained their stronghold on the Board of Alders, winning all 30 seats. Notably, Miguel Pittman, the Republican and Independent candidate for Ward 3, came closest to defeating a Democrat, losing by a narrow margin of around 50 votes. Only seven of the 30 alder races were contested in the election.
John Carlson, the Republican Town Committee Chair, acknowledged the party's shortcomings and proposed boosting volunteer efforts to enhance Republican performance in future elections. Anthony Acri, a Republican and Independent candidate for Ward 18 alder, echoed this sentiment, calling for changes within the party to improve their chances of winning elections in New Haven.
Despite the Republicans' struggles in the recent election, there are signs of potential improvement. Endorsements from both Republican and Independent parties boosted alder candidates' performances. However, to break Democrats' 69-year hold on the mayor's office and challenge their dominance on the Board of Alders, Republicans must address low voter turnout and consider strategic changes, as suggested by party members.
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