Durham/Middlefield Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD, CT — On Nov. 4, Durham and Middlefield 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. in order 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:

Durham

Treasurer To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Thomas R. Peters and the Republican candidate is Brett W. Eagleson

Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are William J. Castro and Philip G. Muzio and the Republican candidates are John E. Batorksi and Chuck Stengel

Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Elizabeth W. Shoudy and the Republican candidate is Debra DeFelice

Planning & Zoning Commission, Vote for Up to Five

The Democratic candidates are Peter D. Lynch, Janet F. Morganti, Christopher Balay, and Joshua D. Eddinger and the Republican candidates are Philip S. Augur, Angela M. Helfrich, Robert S. Guynn, James C. Martinelli, and Carleton L. Stoup

Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate Full Term, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is John T. DeNunzio and the Republican candidate is Joseph V. Rohrig

Planning & Zoning Commission, Alternate to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Patricia Dynia and the Republican candidate is Mark E. Laudano

Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Thomas R. Peters and the Republican candidates are Jon Scagnelli and Susan L. Gardner-McNulty

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, Vote for One

The candidate is Chuck Stengel, a Republican

Regional Board of Education, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Nicholas Konstantino, Christine J. Cowan and Mark B. Simmons and the Republican candidates are Deborah Osvald, David Thody and John Mennone

Middlefield

First Selectman, Vote for One

The candidate is Robert C Yamartino, a Republican

Selectman, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Susan McNamara and the Republican candidate is Doug O'Rourke

Town Clerk, Vote for One

Tonya Hogan is endorsed by both the Democrats and the Republicans

Tax Collector, Vote for One

The candidate is Anne L Olszewski, a Democrat

Town Treasurer, Vote for One

The candidate is Kathleen M Kokoszka, a Republican

Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Barbara Nadeau and the Republican candidate is Nancy Currlin

Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidate is Patrick J Olszewski and the Republican candidates are Lee R Matterazzo, Jeanine Connelly and Carrie L Anderson