Mansfield Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

MANSFIELD, CT — On Nov. 4, Mansfield residents will be casting their votes for several key municipal positions in town. Early and absentee voting are also options.

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 the 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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Who's Running?

Town Council, Vote for Up to Six

The Democratic candidates are Sarah Dufresne, Antonia Moran, Sam Bruder, Ben Shaiken, Carlita Cotton, and Lizzie Mullen. The Republican candidates are Chris Kueffner, Charles J Ausburger, Gail A Zaicek, Aaron Bowman, and William "Bill" Tomecko. The petitioning candidate is Brian Q Coleman

Board of Education Full Term, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Haley Gross de Jimenez and Kristin Dilaj and the Republican candidate is Gregory M Cecil

Board of Education To Fill Vacancy for Four Years, Vote for One

The candidate is John Fratiello, Jr., a Democrat

Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Barbara Vaughan and Shannon Hirsch Sion and the Republican candidate is Doryann Plante

Planning and Zoning Commission, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Kenneth Rawn and Zachary Anglin and the Republican candidate is Vera Stearns Ward

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Joshua Walters and Alexander Marcellino and the Republican candidate is Robert M Zaicek

Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Darwin A Jurado and Max Gigle and the Republican candidate is Robert S Stearns

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Stephen Martin and Warren Murphy and the Republican candidate is Deborah S Paulson

Regional Board of Education, Vote for Up to Two

The candidates are Greg Miller and Kathleen Tonry, both Democrats