Madison Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

MADISON, CT — On Nov. 4, Madison 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:

Probate Judge, Vote for One
The candidates are: Seth Klaskin, Democrat; Thomas A. Virgulto, Republican

Board of Education, Not More than Three from One Party--Vote for Up to Five
The candidates are: Maureen Lewis, Emily Rosenthal and Jessica Wilen, Democrats; Tony Paolitto, Mary Ann Connelly and Lisa Deane, Republicans

Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One
The candidate is: Randy Ruotolo, Democrat (Unopposed)

Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Three
The candidates are: Bob Reinhardt and Jude Hession, Democrats; Happy Marino, Charlie Lehberger and John Muller, Republicans

Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up to Two
The candidates are: John Zaaijer and Dylan Stella, Democrats; Richard Gilbert, Republican

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, Vote for Up to Two
The candidate is: Kit Wilcox, Democrat (Unopposed)