Politics & Government

Berlin 2023 Election Guide: Polls Open At 6 a.m. Tuesday

Here's everything you need to know concerning the Berlin local elections, including the candidates, polling places and voting hours.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Berlin municipal elections.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Berlin municipal elections. (Patch Media)

BERLIN, CT — On Nov. 7, Berlin residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions.

Contested races include the town council and school board.

Polls in Connecticut are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can use the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

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Connecticut also allows for Election Day registration at designated centers in each town. People must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote using Election Day registration.

Berlin Mayor (vote for one)

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Town Council (vote for six)

Democratic candidates are: Mark M. Pruzin, Peter A. Rosso and Kate Gillespie Atkinson.

Republican candidates are: Charles Paonessa, Donna Veach and Sandra Coppola.

Board of Finance (vote for three)

Democratic candidates are: Denise McNair and Raul M. Fernandes.

Republican candidates are: Timothy Grady.

Board of Assessment Appeals (vote for two)

Democratic candidates are: Stuart Topliff.

Republican candidates are: Paul C. Argazzi.

Police Commission (vote for three)

Democratic candidates are: Ryan Zelek.

Republican candidates are: Steven Wilson and David P. Rogan.

Board of Education (vote for three )

Note: Berlin's school board race is a non-partisan contest and political parties are not on the ballot.

Candidates are: Jessica L. Patraw, Brian Delude, Kari Sassu, Gina R. Nappi and Jennifer Jurgen.

For more information on the Berlin Republican Town Committee, click on this link.

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