Canton Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

CANTON, CT — On Nov. 4, Canton 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.

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

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 the close of business on Oct. 17, and the deadline for voter registration online is by 11:59 p.m. 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. 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:

Board of Selectmen (vote for up to two)

Democrats: Sarah Faulkner, Sarah Hague

Republicans: Steve Sedor

Board of Finance (vote for up to three)

Democrats: Bob Namnoum, Brian McCullough, Michael J. Pendell

Republicans: Bill Canny, Tom Blatchley

Board of Education (vote for up to three)

Democrats: Ali Barker, Felicia Jordan, Michelle Kulak

Republicans: Andrew Lavery, Jordan Mae Toussaint, Russell Bush

Board of Assessment Appeals - full term (vote for one)

Democrat: Kim Bowen

Republican Susan Vincent

Board of Assessment Appleas - two-year vacancy (vote for one)

Republican: Lisa Foy

For the full 2025 Canton election ballot, click on this link.