Newtown Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

NEWTOWN, CT — On Nov. 4, Newtown 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, Independent: Bruce Walczak
• Republican: Jeff Capeci

Selectman (Vote for One)

• Democrat: Paul Lundquist
• Republican: Charlie Gardner

Town Clerk (Vote for One)

• Democrat: Renee Weimann
• Republican: Debbie Aurelia Halstead

Board of Finance (Vote for Up to Six)

• Democrat: Janette Lamoureaux, James Gaston, John Fletcher, Beth Young
• Republican: Jim Landy, Amybeth Laroche, Steven Goodridge, Barney Molloy

Board of Education (Vote for Up to Four)

• Democrat: Doria Linnetz
• Republican: Don Ramsey, Melissa Beylouni, Shannon Tomai

Board of Assessment Appeals (Vote for One)

• Republican: Kadri Graffeo

Planning & Zoning Commission (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Peter Schwarz
• Republican: Gregory Rich, Roy Meadows

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

• Democrat: Jill Soderholm, Don Mitchell
• Republican: Will Drew, David Landau

Zoning Board of Appeals - Full term (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Alan Clavette
• Republican: Rachel Rowan, Jim O'Connor

Zoning Board of Appeals to Fill Vacancy for Two Years (Vote for One)

• Republican: Dennis Bloom

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates (Vote for Up to Three)

• Democrat: Betsy Paynter
• Republican: Pete Wlasuk, Stephen Riccitelli

Police Commissioners (Vote for Up to Two)

• Democrat: Dan Cruson Jr.
• Republican: Keith Torreso, Scott Cicciari
• Forward: Neil Chaudhary

Board of Managers of Edmond Town Hall Constable (Vote for One)

• Democrat: Herbert Rosenthal
• Republican: Melanie Mattegat

Legislative Council District 1 (Vote for Up to Four)

• Democrat: Christopher Gardner, Laura Miller, Christopher Eide
• Republican: Brian Leonardi, Derek Pisani, Steve Stolfi

Legislative Council District 2 (Vote for Up to Four)

• Democrat: Keith Alexander, Eric Paradis, Jordana Bloom
• Republican: Donna Rahtelli, Jennifer Nicoletti, Matt Mihalcik

Legislative Council District 3 (Vote for Up to Four)

• Democrat: Lily MacHugh, Arnie Berman, Michelle Embree Ku
• Republican: Ben Ruben, Tracey Pertoso, John Zachos
• Petitioning Candidate: Tom Long

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