Benjamin G. Blake
| Benjamin G. Blake | |
|---|---|
| 10th Mayor of Milford, Connecticut | |
|
Assumed office November 21, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Richetelli, Jr. |
| Alderman | |
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In office 2003–2011 | |
| Constituency | 5th District |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 28, 1977 Milford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sandy Smith |
| Children | Carter and Caroline |
| Residence | Milford, Connecticut |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Benjamin G. Blake is the 10th and current mayor of Milford, Connecticut. Blake was elected on November 8, 2011, and succeeded James L. Richetelli, Jr. as mayor on November 21, 2011.[1]
Blake, prior to his election as Mayor of Milford, served on the town's Board of Aldermen for the 5th District. In 2013 Blake ran for a second term and won against his Republican opponent, obtaining nearly 60 percent of the vote.[2]
Electoral history
- Mayor of Milford, Connecticut
- November 8, 2011[3]
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Blake | Democratic | 7,364 (56%) | Elected |
| Bernard F. Joy | Republican | 5,482 (42%) | Defeated |
| Rocco J. Frank, Jr. | Independent | 240 (2%) | Defeated |
| Ronald Palumbo, Sr. | Write-In | 4 (0%) | Defeated |
- Mayor of Milford, Connecticut
- November 5, 2013[4]
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Blake | Democratic | 7,296 (61%) | Elected |
| Peter Spalthoff | Republican | 4,629 (39%) | Defeated |
- Mayor of Milford, Connecticut
- November 3, 2015[5]
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Blake | Democratic | 6,552 (54%) | Elected |
| Paula Smith | Republican | 5,675 (46%) | Defeated |
References
- ↑ Dion, Jill K. (November 21, 2011). "Blake takes oath: Promises efficiency". Milford Mirror. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ↑ McLoughlin, Pam (November 5, 2013). "Ben Blake cruises to second term as Milford mayor". New Haven Register. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ↑ "SOTS: Election Results and Related Data" (PDF). Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ↑ "SOTS: Election Results and Related Data" (PDF). Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ↑ "SOTS: Election Results and Related Data" (PDF). Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
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