LWV Candidates' Night for 27th District Senate Race

Submitted by the League of Women Voters-Darien:

On February 22nd, there will be a Special Election to fill the 27th District State Senate Seat vacated by Andrew McDonald to join Governor Malloy's administration. This election will occur during the Darien Public School Winter break.

On February 8th, The League of Women Voters-Darien will host a Special Election Candidates’ Night Debate for the 27th District Senate seat. The debate is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. and will take place in the  Auditorium. The two candidates appearing on the official ballot have been invited to attend: Bob Kolenberg (R) and Carlo Leone (D). The LWV’s goal of Candidates’ Night is to sponsor a free-flowing exchange of ideas between candidates and citizens.

Attendees at Town Hall will have an opportunity to submit questions for consideration by the candidates. Questions may also be sent prior to and during the event via e-mail. A bipartisan panel will review all questions before being submitted via the moderator for response. Jara Burnett, former President of the Connecticut League of Women Voters, currently VP of Voters Services for the Greenwich LWV, will serve as moderator.

Nora McIlree Co-President of the LWV Darien summed up the importance of the election in this way: “Many people have questioned how we might manage the State deficit which represents 20% of the total budget. What taxes may be raised? What programs cut? Will any new programs be added? This is the time for voters to better understand each  candidates view on these and many other important issues such as transportation and health care to make a more informed decision.”

Voters who normally vote at Town Hall or Hindley School are residents of District 27. If you have a question as to which district you live in, you may find out by visiting www.cga.ct.gov/maps/senate/darien.asp.

In the event that you will be out of town Election Day, you may print an absentee ballot application from the town's Website at www.darienct.gov by choosing Town Services and then go to either the Town Clerk or Registrars of Voters page.  Your absentee ballot application must be turned into the Town Clerk's office to obtain an absentee ballot to cast your vote. The deadline for absentee-ballot votes, to be turned in by mail or in person to the Town Clerk's office, is no later than Election Day, February 22nd.

For more information please visit  lwv.darien.org.