Politics & Government
Bethany/Woodbridge Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places
Here's what you need to know regarding the local municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.
BETHANY/WOODBRIDGE, CT — On Nov. 4, Bethany and Woodbridge residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions in town. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming municipal election.
Early voting details
Early voting begins Oct. 20 and runs through Nov. 2. Early voting hours are: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 28 and 30.
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If you are not registered, but want to vote during the early voting period, you may register in person every day of Early Voting at the early voting location. To find your Early Voting location, visit MyVote.CT.gov or call 860-509-6200.
Voter registration details
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The deadline to register to vote is Friday, Oct. 17. If you register by mail, it must be postmarked by that date. The deadline for voter registration at the DMV is by close of business on Oct. 17, and the deadline for voter registration online is by 11:59 pm also on Oct. 17.
Same day voter registration
If you are not registered, but want to vote on Election Day, you may register in person on Election Day at your Election Day Registration site People must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote using Election Day registration.
Absentee ballot information
To receive your absentee ballot, complete and sign an application and return it to your Town Clerk, or you can request an absentee ballot online.
Election Day polling hours and locations
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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Here are the local candidates:
Bethany
First Selectman, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Carol R. Goldberg, the Republican candidate is Salvatore Amadeo and the petitioning candidate is Seth F. Harkness
Board of Selectmen, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Amy Rushlow, the Republican candidate is Joseph Colaci and the petitioning candidate is Sharon J. Huxley
Town Treasurer, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Nancy Spagnolo and the Republican candidate is Lisa Gaw
Tax Collector, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Elizabeth Thornquist and the Republican candidate is Linda Bates
Board of Finance Full Term, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Rachel Medbery and Sally Huyser and the Republican candidates are Kevin Dingle and Patricia Ryan
Board of Finance To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One
The candidate is Janet Brunwin, a Democrat
Board of Education, Vote for Up to Four
The Democratic candidates are Johanna Fernandez, Allyson Wuerth, Melissa Zaldo, and Matthew E. Erickson and the Republican candidates are David Pecoraro, John Paul Garcia and Shawn Uscilla. The petitioning candidate is Caroline M. Leary
Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Robert Harrison, Monte Radler and Steven Thornquist and the Republican candidates are Adam Carrington and Vincent Torrens
Planning & Zoning Commission, Alternate Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Brian Fournier and the Republican candidate is John Magnoli
Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Cynthia Megyola and Marie Pulito and the Republican candidates are Armand L. Rivellini Jr. and Nicholas Poulmas
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, Vote for One
The candidate is Meghan Gallagher, a Democrat
Regional Board of Education, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Autumn Cloud-Ingram and the Republican candidate is Lulefer Vinca
Woodbridge
First Selectman, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Mica Cardozo and the Republican candidate is Robert Rosasco
Board of Selectmen, Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Lauren Francese, Steve Munno and Maria Madonicka and the Republican candidates are Amey Marrella, Javier Aviles and Andrea Urbano
Board of Education, Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Saurabh Vilekar, Megan Conatser and Mike Strambler and the Republican candidates are Stephanie Pennington, Jackie Cappiello and Sarah Beth Del Prete
Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Shelley Kier and the Republican candidate is Alyssa Anderson
Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Henry Nusbaum and Nigel Light and the Republican candidates are Illya Mowerman, Nick Zito and Cynthia Gibbons
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Full Term, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Maurice Clarke and the Republican candidate is Karen A. Lombardi
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate To Fill Vacancy for Up to Two Years, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidate is James Horwitz and the Republican candidates are Dennis Santulli and Thomas Kenefick
Regional Board of Education, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Carol Oladele and Donna Schuster and the Republican candidates are Joi Prud'homme and Lauren Moras
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