Durham 2023 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

DURHAM, CT — On Nov. 7, Durham residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions. Contested races include: the town council and school board.

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. 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.

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First Selectman

The Democratic candidate is Christopher Balay and the Republican candidate is Brendan Rea.

Selectmen

The Democratic candidate is Thomas Hennick and the Republican candidate is Robert Chadd.

Town Clerk

The lone candidate is Nicole Charest, who is endorsed by both political parties.

Town Treasurer

The lone candidate is Wendy Manemeit, a Republican.

Tax Collector

The lone candidate is Max French, a Democrat.

Board of Finance

The Democratic candidate is Eileen Buckheit and the Republican candidate is Nancy Cuomo.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Democratic candidate is Matthew Taber and the Republican candidate is Susan Gardner-McNulty.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Democratic candidates are: Patricia Dynia and Michael A. Fusco and the Republican candidates are Kyle Mosher, Frank C. Defelice, Michael J. Fumiatti, and James E. Piotrowski.

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate

The two candidates are Republicans, Amy Royal and James C. Martinelli.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Democratic candidate is Mark Jungels and the Republican candidates are Gail E. Foreman, William C. Laflamme and Jessica Augur.

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate

The Democratic candidate is Thomas Peters and the Republican candidates are James W. Frazier and Shawn Gibbons.

Regional Board of Education

The Democratic candidates are: Mariah Roy, Robert E. Moore and Patrick Holden and the Republican candidates include: Jason H. Stone, Nicole M. Ercolani and Stephen A. Delvecchio IV.