Darien 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

DARIEN, CT — On Nov. 8, Darien residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, U.S. senator, Congress, state representative and state senate.

Eyes are on the gubernatorial race as incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont faces off against Republican nominee Bob Stefanowski and Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. Voters will also get to decide on several state constitutional positions including treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state.

Connecticut also has a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking a third term, while Republican Leora Levy hopes to unseat him. All the state’s congressional seats are up for election as well, as are all seats in the state General Assembly.

Absentee voting

Connecticut reverted to its relatively strict absentee ballot regulations. Officials made an exception during the last federal election due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A voter needs to meet specific criteria. Voters can apply onlineor turn in a request to the town clerk office. There is a separate process for an emergency ballot within six days of an election.

Voting on Election Day

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.

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.

For questions, contact the Darien Registrar of Voters office at 203-656-7316.

Voters will also get to decide whether the state should allow early voting. The question on the ballot is: “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?"

The following are the contested races that will be on the ballot for Darien voters:

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party)
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party)
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party)
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party)

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party)
• Leora Levy (Republican Party)
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party)

Congressional Representative

• Jim Himes (Democratic Party)
• Jayme Stevenson (Republican Party)
• Jayme Stevenson (Independent Party)

State Senator

25th District

• Bob Duff (Democratic Party)
• Daniel Miressi (Republican Party)
• Lisa Brinton (Independent Party)
• Bob Duff (Working Families Party)

26th District

• Ceci Maher (Democratic Party)
• Toni Boucher (Republican Party)
• Toni Boucher (Independent Party)

27th District

• Pat Billie Miller (Democratic Party)
• Michael Battinelli (Republican Party)

State Representative

125th District

• Victor Alvarez (Democratic Party)
• Tom O'Dea (Republican Party)

141st District

• Tracy Marra (Republican Party)
• Tracy Marra (Independent Party)

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party)
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party)
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party)
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party)

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party)
• Harry Arora (Republican Party)
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party)
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party)
• JoAnna Laiscell Libertarian Party)

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party)
• Mary Fay (Republican Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party)

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party)
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party)
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party)
• William Tong (Working Families Party)
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party)

Judge of Probate

• William Osterndorf (Republican Party)
• Jeffrey G.Lane (Petitioning Candidate)

Registrar of Voters

• Susan K. Gray (Democratic Party)
• Cara Gately (Republican Party)

Board of Education

• D. Jill McCammon (Republican Party)
• John R. Sini, JR (Republican Party)
• Kadiatu Lublin (Democratic Party)

Non-Partisan RTM Members

Voting District 1, 1-01, 1-02

• Priscilla Wong
• Gregory Grambling
• Sarah M. Baldwin
• Patrick Parr
• Cassie Mecsery
• Diane G. Conologue

Voting District 2

• Barbara L. Thorne
• Penelope Wilson
• Cheryl Russell
• Petr Marousek
• Michael C. Wheeler
• Clara C. Sartori
• Charles Teschner Jr.
• Michael A. P. Casolo
• Katie Vanovitch
• Emily T. Salmore

Voting District 3

• Edward A. Washecka
• Jack H. Davis
• Jeffery Crouse
• Sara A. Hesli
• Liane Zielinski

Voting District 4

• Brian J. Rayhill
• Kimberlee Kiner
• Rolf C. Obin
• Nicholas N. Branca
• Elizabeth Keller
• Werner Domittner
• Meghana Bhat
• Jan Raymond

Voting District 5

• David F. Bayne
• Alyssa A. Mahoney
• Harry D. McLachlin
• Mark R. Adiletta
• Beth Pope
• Curtis A. Butler
• Ian M. Laird

Voting District 6

• Allison Costanzo
• Michael L. Kadish
• David York
• Frank Adelman
• Daniel J. Manghimalani
• Sandra S. Conway
• Rachel B. Taylor
• Susan R Lauritzen
• John J. Visi
• Richard E. Poli
• Alicia C. Johnson