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Volume 19, Number 46
Friday, November 18, 2022
One vote decides 81st district race By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
SOUTHINGTON — Democrat Chris Poulos won a seat in the General Assembly by one vote following a recount Monday. While Poulos had a six vote lead over his Republican opponent Tony
Morrison on election night, a recanvas of more than 10,000 ballots over the course of the day Monday dropped that lead to a single vote.
margin. “It’s overwhelming. It’s great, great news,” he said.
“Having knocked on 5,300 doors it’s clear that people are divided,” Poulos said. “We need to wipe the slate clean of animosity and we need to move forward together in a civil and productive way to do what's best for our town and our state.”
The final total was 5,297 votes for Poulos to 5,296 votes for Morrison. Poulos said he was honored to be elected and said he expected a close
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By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff
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PARC Bowling Classic returns Nov. 19 PLAINVILLE – PARC’s 65th birthday celebration continues Saturday, Nov. 19 with the 19th Annual Frank Robinson Sr. Thanksgiving Bowling Classic. Participants can choose between open bowling or unlimited mini
Steve Kalkowski, Southington Republican Town Committee chairman, said he’s never seen an election decided by one vote.
Republican Cooley prevails in close battle for 22nd House seat
Members of PARC gather at Lessard Lanes for the 2021 Frank Robinson Sr. Thanksgiving Bowling Classic.
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He praised town election workers for an “absolutely professional” handling of ballots.
golf at the fundraiser, which will be held at Lessard Lanes, 136 New Britain Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. The $30 registration fee includes bowling or mini golf, shoe rental, a hot dog and soda, t-shirt and a door prize ticket. Participants can register individually or as a team.
Pre-registration is advised. Register at parcdisabilitiesct.org or through the PARC, Inc. Facebook page.
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Plainville Republican Francis Rexford-Cooley won election in a narrow race for the 22nd House District seat on Tuesday, Nov. 8 after results were delayed as Southington’s absentee ballots were counted late into the evening. Based on unofficial results reported to the state, Cooley won by 53 votes over Plainville Democrat Rebecca Martinez, just outside the margin that would require a recount. See 22nd District, A3
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