Newtown 2023 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

NEWTOWN, CT — On Nov. 7, Newtown residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions. Contested races include first selectman, selectman, and seats on the Board of Education and Board of Finance.

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.

Connecticut also allows for Election Day registration at designated centers in each town. People must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote using Election Day registration. 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.

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First Selectman — Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Dan Cruson. The Republicans are running Jeff Capeci.

Selectman — Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Michelle Embree Ku, and the Republican candidate is John Madzula II.

Legislative Council, Districts 1-6 and 1-7 — Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates areLaura Miller, Chris Gardner, and Steven Hinden. The Republicans are fielding Derek Pisani, Jim Landy, and William DeRosa.

Legislative Council, District 2-6 — Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates are Eric Paradis, Jordana Bloom, and Keith Alexander. The Republican candidates are Matthew Mihalcik, Bryan Atherton, and Jennifer Nicoletti.

Legislative Council, District 3-6 — Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates are Doria Linnetz, Heather Dean, and Chris Smith. The Republican candidates are Tom Long, Benjamin Ruben Sr, and John Zachos.

Board of Finance — Vote for Up to Six

The Democratic candidates are: John Fletcher, James Gaston, and Janette Lamoureaux. The Republican candidates are Stephen Csordas, Bryce Chinault, Bernard Molloy, and Steven Goodridge.

Board of Education, Full Term— Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Alison Plante, Chris Gilson, and John Vouros. The lone Republican candidate is Brennan Coakley.

Board of Education, To Fill Vacancy for Two Years— Vote for Up to Two

The Republican candidates are Todd Higgins and Shannon Tomai. Bruce Walczak is running as an Independent candidate.

Board of Assessment Appeals — Vote for One

Democrat Ed Randall is running against Republican Rob Hawley.

Planning and Zoning Commission — Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are David Rosen, Ross Carley, and Barbara Manville. The Republican candidates are Connie Widmann and Brian Leonardi.

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternates— Vote for Up to Three

The Democrats are Jill Soderholm and Peter Schwartz, and the Republicans are Pete Radzwilla and David Landau.

Zoning Board of Appeals — Vote for Up to Three

The Democrats are Don Mitchell and Prerna Rao, and the Republicans are John Robinson, Stephen Riccitelli, and Tiffany Hawley.

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates— Vote for Up to Three

The Democrat candidate is Joe Bojnowski. The Republican candidates are James O’Connor and Peter Wlasuk.

Police Commissioners— Vote for Up to Three

The Democrats have nominated Philip Cruz, Julia Conlin, and Stephen Sedensky; the Republicans are fielding Rance Thompson; and the Forward Party has placed Neil Chaudhary on the ballot.

Board of Managers of Edmond Town Hall — Vote for One

The Democrat candidate is Jennifer Guman and the Republican candidate is Armel Romeo Kouassi.