Monroe Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

MONROE, CT — On Nov. 4, Monroe 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. 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:

First Selectman (Vote for One)

• Democrat: Leon Ambrosey
• Republican: Terrence P. Rooney

Town Council (Vote for Up to Nine)

• Democrat: Jason Maur, Janice Persico, Cathy Kohut, Nina Gagnon, Benjamin Sabia
• Republican: Sean O'Rourke, Enid Lipeles, Vin Duva, Kevin Reid, Jonathan Formichella, Dona-Lyn Wales

Town Clerk (Vote for One)

• Republican: Vida V. Stone

Town Treasurer (Vote for One)

• Republican: Frank Dutches

Tax Collector (Vote for One)

• Republican: Deborah Heim

Board of Finance (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Samantha Spino
• Republican: Mark O'Donnell

Board of Education (Vote for Up to Five)

• Democrat: Jerry Stevens
• Republican: Dennis Condon, Sunny Gill, Jeff Fulchino, Christine Cascella
• Petitioning Candidate: Marie A. Blake

Planning & Zoning Commission (Vote for Up to Two)

• Republican: Michael O'Reilly, Robert Westlund

Planning & Zoning Commission Alternates (Vote for Up to Three)

• Democrat: Domenic Paniccia
• Republican: Nicole Lupo, Dominic Smeraglino, III

Constable (Vote for One)

• Democrat: Pat Tomchik
• Republican: Victor Yanosy

Here's the complete Monroe election ballot, as prepared by the Connecticut Secretary of the State.