Orange Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

ORANGE, CT — On Nov. 4, Orange 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:

First Selectman, Vote for one

The Democratic candidate is Daniel Fitzmaurice and the Republican candidate is James M. Zeoli

Selectmen, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Erika Higgins, Mitchell R. Goldblatt and PJ Shanley, and the Republican candidates are William J. Kraut, John J. Carangelo and Judy Smith

Town Clerk, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is James Carcano and the Republican candidate is Mary Shaw

Tax Collector, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Mark Moyher and the Republican candidate is Thomas P. Hurley

Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Albert Post, Kevin McNabola and Byron Crosdale Jr. and the Republican candidates are Joseph P. Nuzzo and Ajeet Jain

Board of Education Full Term, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Lauren Gray, Erin Wilson and Joshua Orlinsky, and the Republican candidates are Tatiana Messina Mullen, Ronnette Pompano James and Jeff Cap.

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

The Democratic candidate is Kelly Berwick Billings and the Republican candidate is Amanda Vargo Zapatka

Town Plan and Zoning Commission, Full Term, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are G.G. Cabrera and Elizabeth Marshea and the Republican candidates are Kevin G. Cornell and Ozzie Parente

Town Plan and Zoning Commission To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Doug Fenichel and the Republican candidate is Jay McGuire

Constables, Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates are Byron Crosdale Jr, Santo Galatioto Jr. and Randy Thomas, and the Republican candidates are Gary Palermo, Jody Daymon, Michael P. Donadeo, and Jeff Vargo

Amity Regional Board of Education, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Ralph Marguy, Sean-Michael Green and Jennifer Blando Jacquet, and the Republican candidates are Meghan Rabuse and Christian Young, and the Common Sense Orange Party candidate is Donald D. Farnen Jr.