Politics & Government

Oxford Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

Here's what you need to know regarding the Oxford municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming local election.
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming local election. (Patch Graphics)

OXFORD, CT — On Nov. 4, Oxford 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:

First Selectman, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Amy J. Sarris and the Republica candidate is George R. Temple


Selectman, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is David W. McKane and the Republican candidate is Arnold Jensen


Town Clerk, Vote for One

The candidate is Laurie W. Carr, a Republican


Town Treasurer, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Ann Krane and the Republican candidate is Dana D. Flach


Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Jessica Gernat, Linda J. McKane and Kelly Blake, and the Republican candidates are Jack Kiley and Paula Jensen


Board of Education, Vote for up to Five

The Democratic candidates are Nicole Levine McGrath and Vincent B. Cataudella, and the Republican candidates are Karen Delfino, Stacey Randolph-Gendron and Mollie Smith


Board of Assessment Appeals Full Term, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Michael Staffieri and the Republican candidate is Daniel Bednarsky


Board of Assessment Appeals To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Ryan Gernat and the Republican candidate is Raymond Reynolds


Planning & Zoning Commission, Full Term, Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates are Sara Locke and Pete Zbras, and the Republican candidates are Jason Swan, Linda Czaplinski and Daniel Wall


Planning & Zoning Commission To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The candidate is Diamond Rosa, a Republican


Zoning Board of Appeals Full Term, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are William Sarris and Martin Zajac, and the Republican candidates are Larry Ellis and Richard J. Burns, Jr.


Zoning Board of Appeals To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The candidate is Vincent Scafa, a Republican

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