Politics & Government
New Haven Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places
Here's what you need to know regarding the New Haven municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.
NEW HAVEN, CT — On Nov. 4, New Haven 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.
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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
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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:
Mayor, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Justin M. Elicker and the Republican candidate is Steven Orosco. Elicker is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Orosco is endorsed by Independent Party.
City Clerk, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Michael B. Smart and the Republican candidate is Deborah Reyes-Quinones. Smart is also endorsed by the Working Families Party
Ward 1, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Elias Theodore, a Democrat
Ward 2, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Francis E. Douglass Jr., a Democrat
Ward 3, Alderperson, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Angel M. Hubbard and the Republican candidate is Miguel Wright Pittman. Pittman is also endorsed by the Independent Party
Board of Education - District 1
The Democratic candidate is Edward T. Joyner and the Republican candidate is John A. Carlson
Ward 4, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Evelyn Rodriguez, a Democrat.
Ward 5, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Kampton S. Singh, a Democrat
Ward 6, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Carmen L. Rodriguez, a Democrat
Ward 7, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Eli Sabin, a Democrat
Ward 8, Alderperson, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Amanda Martinelli and the Republican candidate is Andrea Lynn Zola
Ward 9, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Caroline T. Smith, a Democrat
Ward 10, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Anna Marie Festa, a Democrat
Ward 11-1, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Henry Rodney Murphy Sr., a Democrat
Ward 11-2, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Henry Rodney Murphy Sr., a Democrat
Ward 11-3, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Henry Rodney Murphy Sr., a Democrat
Ward 12, Alderperson, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Theresa L. Morant and the Republican candidate is Robert J. Vitello Sr. Vitello is also endorsed by the Independent Party
Ward 13, Alderperson, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Mildred Melendez, the Independent Party candidate is Luis A. Jimenez Sr. and the Green Party candidate is Paul A. Garlinghouse
Ward 14, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Sarah A. Miller, a Democrat
Ward 15, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Frank Ralph Redente Jr., a Democrat
Ward 16, Alderperson, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Magda A. Nata and the Independent Party candidate is Rafael Fuentes Jr.
Ward 17, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Salvatore C. Punzo, a Democrat
Ward 18, Alderperson, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Leland John Moore, the Republican candidate is Anthony D. Acri and the petitioning candidate is Zelema V. Harris. Acri is also endorsed by the Independent Party
Ward 19, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Kimberly R. Edwards, a Democrat
Ward 20, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Brittiany T. Mabery-Niblack, a Democrat
Ward 21, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Maceo T. Streater, a Democrat
Ward 22, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Jeanette L. Morrison, a Democrat
Ward 23, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Tyisha S. Walker, a Democrat
Ward 24, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Evette T. Hamilton, a Democrat
Ward 25, Alderperson Vote for One
The candidate is Adam J. Marchand, a Democrat
Ward 26, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Amy D. Marx, a Democrat
Ward 27, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Richard W. Furlow, a Democrat
Ward 28, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Gary B. Hogan, a Democrat
Ward 29, Alderperson, Vote for One
The candidate is Brian Wingate, a Democrat
Ward 30, Alderperson, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Honda Smith and the Republican candidate is Perry J. Flowers
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