Politics & Government
Monroe Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates
Here's what you need to know regarding the Monroe municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

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.
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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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.
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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.
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