Politics & Government
Durham/Middlefield Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates
Here's what you need to know regarding the local municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.
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.
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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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.
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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
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