East Haven Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

EAST HAVEN, CT — On Nov. 4, East Haven 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:

Mayor, Vote For One

The Democratic candidate is Joseph A. Carfora and the Republican candidate is Anthony Camposano

Town Council District 1, Vote For Up To Three

The Democratic candidates are Ann Penington, Alphonse Camera and Mariano "Juny" Santiago, and the Republican candidates are Eileen Parlato, Sandra A. Woodhouse and Eric Kropiwnicki

Town Council District 2, Vote For Up To Three

The Democratic candidates are Karen A. Martin, Joseph E. Deko and Joseph Santino Jr, and the Republican candidates are Nick Palladino, Jack Tiboni and Steve DeLucia

Town Council District 3, Vote For Up To Three

The Democratic candidates are Joseph Bracale, Louis Pacelli and Marianne Cesare, and the Republican candidates are Vincent Acampora Jr., Marc Conte Sr. and Donna Richo

Town Council District 4, Vote For Up To Three

The Democratic candidates are Michael Ginnetti, Richard Esposito and Tina Hedley and the Republican candidates are Samantha A. Parlato, John J. Miessau and Jeffrey Lendroth

Town Council District 5, Vote For Up To Three

The Democratic candidates are Gaetano (Guy) Bimonte, Joseph Kikosicki and Al Vollono and the Republican candidates are Loria Jaffe and Bryan Surprenant

Town Clerk, Vote For One

The Democratic candidate is Lisa Balter and the Republican candidate is Michael Enders

Board of Finance, Vote For Up To Four

The Democratic candidates are Jeff Crisafi, Christopher Perdo, Ronald DeSena, and Alfred Z. Purzycki and the Republican candidates are Beth Purcell, William Richardson, Ralph J. Vitale, and Edwin Zorrilla

Board of Education, Vote For Up To Six

The Democratic candidates are Karyn L. Putney, Erika Santino Santiago, Patricia (Tia) DePalma, Michele A. DeLucia, Marianne Johnson, and John (Jack) Stacey and the Republican candidates are Jennifer DiLungo, Thomas Hennessey, Nicholas Adams, Sharon E. Cote, Lynn Torello, and Kerry Martens