Groton Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

GROTON, CT — On Nov. 4, Groton residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions in town. Here's everything you need to know about 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:

Town Council, Vote for up to nine

The Democratic candidates are Roscoe L. Merritt, Kevin Fitzgerald, Bruce Jones, Adam Puccino, Joe Baril, Portia Bordelon, David Goode, Juliette M. Parker, David McBride

The Republican candidates are Diane L. Barber, Susan E. Deane-Shinbrot, Kathy L. Chase

The Independent candidates are Lauren Gauthier, Susan E. Deane-Shinbrot, Bill Furgueson, John Goodrich, Vanessa Drabek, Petricia Weaver

Board of Education, vote for up to four

The Democratic candidates are Mike Whitney, Sean Corcoran

The Republican candidates are Robert Boris, Andrea L. Ackerman, Mitchell A. Shinbrot

Representative Town Meeting, vote for up to six

District 1

The Democratic candidates are Joe Baril, Roscoe L. Merritt, Ted Allen, Andy Nacsin

The Republican candidate is Karin H. Adams

District 2

The Democratic candidates are Jean-Claude Ambroise, Richard (Paul) Norris, Jackie Massett, Doris Pulaski

The Republican candidate is Harry A. Watson

District 3

The Democratic candidates are Christy McElroy, Michael Gardiner, Autumn Gardiner, Archie Swindell

District 4

The Democratic candidates are Kristen Powers, Shawn Powers, David Goode, Lian Obrey, Kyle Thaxton, Andrew M. Parrella

The Republican candidates are Robert J. Bailey, Rebecca E. Matter

District 5

The Democratic candidates are David Hume, Pantea Umrysz, Fran Whitney, Gary Welles

The Republican candidate is Susan E. Deane-Shinbrot

District 6

The Democratic candidates are Ann-Marie DeGraffenreidnt, Melanie L. Morgan, Paul Fox, Katrina Fitzgerald

The Republican candidates are Emma M. Gibbs, Thomas A. Frickman

District 7

The Democratic candidates are Briar Woods, Alexis Dudden, Emily Norman, Sarah Kadden

City Council, vote for up to six (Districts 2, 3)

The Democratic candidates are Jean-Claude Ambroise, Stephen Sheffield, Paul Norris, Beverly Washington, Nicholas Johns, Christine A. Piazza

The Republican candidates are Robert L. Zuliani, Kevin G. Trejo, James L. Streeter