Portland 2023 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

PORTLAND, CT — On Nov. 7, Portland 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 lone candidate is Ryan J. Curley, a Republican.

Selectman

The Democratic candidates include: James K. Tripp, Jillian Crawford, Andrea G. Alfano, and John H. Dillon. Republican candidates are: Michael A. Pelton, Michael "Julio" Hernandez, Shaun P. Manning, and Robert Hetrick.

Town Clerk

The lone candidate is Republican Michael V. Tierney.

Board of Education

Democratic candidates include: Laurel Steinhauser, Sarah Spear, and Meg Scata and Republican candidates are: Karen R. Renner and Angela J. Hammond.

Board of Education To Fill A Vacancy

The lone candidate is Kim Nagy Maruschock, a Democrat.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Democratic candidates are Christopher Darby and Kenneth Kearns and the Republican candidates are William Donahue and Peter Castelli.

Zoning Board of Appeals Begins 2023

The Democratic candidate is Rose Aletta and the Republican candidate is Kurt R. Peterson.

Zoning Board of Appeals Begins 2024

The Democratic candidate is Cynthia Roman and the Republican candidate is Robert Casati.