Danbury Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

DANBURY, CT — On Nov. 4, Danbury 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 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. 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:

Mayor (Vote for One)

• Democrat, Working Families: Roberto L. Alves
• Republican: Emile G Buzaid

Treasurer (Vote for One)

• Democrat: Daniel P Jowdy
• Republican: Warren M Levy

Town Clerk (Vote for One)

• Democrat, Working Families: Laurie A Esposito
• Republican: Theresa Buzaid

Board of Education - Full Term, Five to be Elected, Not More than Three from One Party. (Vote for Up to Five)

• Democrat: Lea Agbomson, Shaun Ratchford, Luisa Zagottis-Britton, Al Almeida, Mini Santosh
• Republican: Cyndi Henry, J. Antony Borges, Cameron M Coe, Sherry LeBlanc, Christopher C. Garitee
• Working Families: Luisa Zagottis-Britton, Al Almeida, Mini Santosh
• Independent: Cyndi Henry

Board of Education To Fill Vacancy for Two Years (Vote for One)

• Democrat: Rich Jannelli
• Republican, Independent: July C Miliano

Zoning Commission (Vote for Up to Nine)

• Democrat: Richard Jowdy, Jen O'Neill, Sidney Nazario, Henry Hall, Bianca Ogando, Theodore J Haddad Jr, Michelle James, Sonia Passos Havasi, Gustavo Fuchs
• Republican: Thomas A Nejame, Michelina 'Michele' Palanzo, Tom Giegler, Bill 'Mr Morning' Trotta, Bruce Bennett, Robert 'Bob' Botelho, Milan David, William 'Billy' Katzing
• Working Families: Henry Hall, Theodore J Haddad Jr

Zoning Commission Alternate (Vote for Up to Three)

• Democrat: Elvis Novas, Alexis Villacres, George O'Loughlin
• Republican: Neil Palanzo, Caron A Nejame, David Pinckney
• Working Families: Elvis Novas

Constable (Vote for Up to Three)

• Democrat: Scott Britton, John Gogliettino, Silvia Merlim
• Republican: Paul McAllister, Michael Safranek, Louise P McMahon

City Council At Large (Vote for Up to Seven)

• Democrat: Cheryl Wallace Smith, Mike Flanagan, Ryan Hawley, Eva Aveiga, Diane LaPine, Gary Simone, Barry Rickert
• Republican: Michael E Henry, Robert C Melillo, Jason 'Jay' Eriquez, Candace Fay, Deborah 'Debbie' Rizzo, Michael J Coelho, Sean Marcus
• Working Families: Cheryl Wallace Smith, Mike Flanagan, Ryan Hawley, Eva Aveiga, Diane LaPine

City Council - Ward 1 (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Dennis R. Perkins Jr, Mia Spain Reichl
• Republican: Michael J Masi, Irving Matthew Fox
• Working Families: Mia Spain Reichl

City Council - Ward 2 (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: John Laughinghouse, Holly Robinson
• Republican: Elmer Palma, Juan Rivas
• Working Families: Holly Robinson

City Council - Ward 3 (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Peter Buzaid, Frank R Salvatore Jr
• Republican: Brenda Santopolo Hefferon, Ralph Merlo
• Working Families: Frank R Salvatore Jr

City Council - Ward 4 (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Joseph W. Britton, T. William McAllister
• Republican: Michael J Esposito, Anthony P Rongetti
• Working Families: Joseph W. Britton

City Council - Ward 5 (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Andrea Gartner, Duane E Perkins
• Republican: Adam Horosky, Anthony Bruno
• Working Families: Andrea Gartner
• Independent: Anthony Bruno

City Council - Ward 6 (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Paul Rotello, Benjamin Chianese
• Republican: Andrew R Wetmore, Phil Curran
• Independent: Paul Rotello

City Council - Ward 7 (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Claire Jabbour, Lou Giordano
• Republican: Jeffrey Berlant, Albert A Russo
• Working Families: Lou Giordano

Here's the complete Danbury election ballot, as prepared by the Connecticut Secretary of the State.