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.

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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