Coffee pop up event during campaign 2023.
RTC members and supporters at the annual picnic
Coffee pop up event during campaign 2023.
Veterinarian, Local Leader & Mom Runs for Vacated BOE Seat
Campbell Remains Committed to Serving Local Schools
Local scientist, veterinarian, and community leader Brandy Campbell has officially announced her candidacy for the upcoming Region 18 Board of Education special election. The election, scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, will fill the vacant Old Lyme seat left by the recent resignation of Democrat Scott Brown. Driven by a commitment to academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, and ensuring a diversity of thought on the board, Campbell offers Old Lyme voters an experienced, data-driven perspective.
As a mother of two children currently attending 8th and 10th grade in the Lyme-Old Lyme school system, Campbell brings a deeply personal, hands-on understanding of the district’s daily operations and policies. Her professional background as a veterinarian and a scientist in the pharmaceutical development industry forms the foundation of her approach to leadership: objective, evidence-based decision-making rooted in common sense.
"Our community deserves a school board that balances the needs of our students, educators, and taxpayers with absolute transparency," said Campbell. "I am committed to listening respectfully to all viewpoints and collaborating across the community to ensure our schools remain a welcoming environment where every student can thrive academically and personally."
Campbell is a familiar face in local public service, currently serving as the Chairman of the Old Lyme Conservation Commission. She has spent over a decade volunteering within the community, including years spent as a local Girl Scout Leader. Her bid for the Board of Education emphasizes the critical need to bring a balance of perspectives to the current nine-member board, advocating that a healthy democracy relies on a diversity of voices and collaborative governance.
This is the third run for Campbell, who first sought a seat during the general 2025 election and most recently for another special election in July 2026. This is indicative of her perseverance and commitment to the children of Region 18. The Old Lyme Republican Town Committee strongly encourages all voters to support Campbell on October 6th at 6:00 PM in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium.
Election Details:
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Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Time: 6:00 PM
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Location: Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
The Town of Old Lyme, Connecticut—situated where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound—encompasses some 27 square miles. Natural beauty abounds here, with miles of shoreline, tidal marshes and estuaries, wetlands, lakes, and numerous conservation areas available for hiking, boating, kayaking, and exploring. Known for its excellent schools, low taxes, a strong arts community, and a history of volunteerism among its residents, Old Lyme is a delightful town to live in!
The Old Lyme Republican Town Committee is proud to be a part of this vibrant community. The women and men of the committee work to elect candidates that will help preserve Old Lyme’s natural beauty, keep our schools strong and locally controlled, maintain fiscal responsibility of taxpayer funds, support our local businesses, and protect our citizens. We encourage you to keep up with the Old Lyme RTC by following us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribing to our email list (form below). The Committee meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday at HQ, 83 Halls Road Suite 102. We invite you to join us!
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