Politics & Government

Granby/East Granby Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

Here's what you need to know regarding the local municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming local election.
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming local election. (Patch Graphics)

GRANBY/EAST GRANBY, CT — On Nov. 4, Granby and East Granby 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.

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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

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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:

East Granby

First Selectman, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Jason Hayes and the Republican candidate is Eden Wimpfheimer


Selectman, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Amanda Thompson and the Republican candidate is Todd Zessin


Board of Finance Full Term, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Joanna Taczanowsky and Jeff Clark and the Republican candidates are Ralph Blanchard and Ken Ouellette


Board of Finance To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Michael Malloy and the Republican candidate is Paul Krzykowski


Board of Education, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Lynn Landolina and David Gilroy and the Republican candidates are Bob Loomis and Dreux Namnoun


Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Patrick Rosenberger and the Republican candidate is Jim Luchina


Planning & Zoning Commission, Full Term, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are John Welsh and Bob Ravens-Seger and the Republican candidates are Todd Zessin and Ryan Rea


Planning & Zoning To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Austin Gelinas and the Republican candidate is Jay Tran


Planning & Zoning Commission Alternates, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Pat McKenney, Fran Nussbaum and Bill Hearn and the Republican candidates are Levi Tyree and Joel Strong


Zoning Board of Appeals, Five Year Term Begins 2026, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is David Tobin and the Republican candidate is Ryan Woods


Zoning Board of Appeals, Five Year Term Begins 2027, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Jennifer Cook and the Republican candidate is Cassie Rozanski


Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Peter Ritter, Jennifer G. Frank and Josette Lumbruno and the Republican candidate is Donovan Gregory


Granby

First Selectman, Vote for One

The candidate is Mark Fiorentino, a Republican


Selectmen, Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates are Margaret Q. Chapple, Kim Becker and Frederick Moffa and the Republican candidates are Mark Neumann and Andrew Badeau


Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Dave Demchak, Kent McCord and Toby Proctor and the Republican candidates are James C. Tsaptsinos and Benjamin Perron


Board of Education, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Andrew Billig and Ann Woods and the Republican candidates are Melissa Dethlefsen, Donna Nolan and Jessica Diglio


Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Victoria K. Dirienzo and the Republican candidate is Dorcus S. Forsyth


Planning & Zoning Commission, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidate is Eric Lukingbeal and Bob Lavitt and the Republican candidate is Eric Myers


Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate, Vote for One

The candidate is Margaret Jabaily, a Democrat


Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Thomas J. Caputi and the Republican candidate is Robert M. Lindeyer


Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is David W. Roberts and the Republican candidate is William O'Leary


Town Moderator, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Francis Brady and the Republican candidate is Edward Ohannessian

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