Pacheco and Cabral in, Orlando out, in Westport School Committee race
Incumbent Michelle Orlando finishes third in race for two seats
Westport School Committee member Melissa Pacheco and political newcomer Gloria Cabral won three-year terms on the school committee Tuesday, placing first and second place, respectively, in the …
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Pacheco and Cabral in, Orlando out, in Westport School Committee race
Incumbent Michelle Orlando finishes third in race for two seats
Westport School Committee member Melissa Pacheco and political newcomer Gloria Cabral won three-year terms on the school committee Tuesday, placing first and second place, respectively, in the general election. Incumbent Michelle Orlando placed third, failing in her bid for re-election.
Turnout was light, with 530 voters (four percent of those registered) casting ballots. Pacheco received 308 votes, Cabral 290 and Orlando 242.
The results are still unofficial, as write-ins have not yet been counted. It was the only contested race in this year's election.
Pacheco, a member of the school committee since 2019, was elected following a previous stint on the committee from 2013 to 2016, and Orlando was hoping to win a second term following her election in 2019.
Cabral, a newcomer, has lived in town since 1987. She is a chef.
