New Milford Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

NEW MILFORD, CT — On Nov. 4, New Milford 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:

Mayor, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Robin Mann and the Republican candidate is Pete Bass

Town Council, Vote for Up to Nine

The Democratic candidates are Mary Jane Lundgren, Zachary Polley, Ari Rosenberg, and the Republican candidates are Diane Klaif, Thomas Esposito, Sal Rynkiewicz, Katy Francis, Rolando Castro, and Paul Murphy. The Independent Party candidates are: Stephanie Miller, Richard Luszczak, Ashley Lunnie-Russo, Hilary Ram, and Mike Ferguson.

Board of Finance Full Term, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Joseph R. Baker and Korey Linder and the Republican candidates are Nick Garofalo , Brian Whitfield and Walter O'Connor.

Board of Finance to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Timothy J. Harkin and the Republican candidate is Gina Madill

Board of Education Full Term, Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates are Jamie Kenney, Thomas O'Brien and Steven Mann and the Republican candidates are Dean Barile, Leslie Sarich and Wendy Faulenbach

Board of Education to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The candidate is Joseph Failla, a Republican.

Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is George Ogno and the Republican is Frank Bidetti

Planning Commission Full Term, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Michele Shackelford and the Republican candidates are Michael Crespan and George J. Sam

Planning Commission to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The candidate is Suzanne Von Holt, a Republican

Zoning Commission, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Michael A. Anastas and Joshua Kenney and the Republican candidates are Charles Bogie and William D. Taylor

Zoning Board of Appeals Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Theodore W. Hine and the Republican candidates are Scott Leddy and Kelly Franzese