Politics & Government

Southington 2023 Election Guide: Polls Open At 6 a.m. Tuesday

Here's everything you need to know concerning the Southington local elections, including the candidates, polling places and voting hours.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Southington municipal elections.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Southington municipal elections. (Patch Media)

SOUTHINGTON, CT — On Nov. 7, Southington residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions.

Contested races include the town council and school board.

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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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.

Town Council (vote for six)

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For town council, you'll vote for up to six people.

Democratic candidates are: Jack Perry, Edward Pocock III, Stephen M. Salerno, Valerie DePaolo, David Zoni and Chris Palmieri.

Republican candidates include: Tony Morrison, Jim Morelli, Paul Chaplinsky Jr., William Diedzic, Jennifer Clock and Michael Del Santo.

Board of Finance (vote for four)

Democratic candidates are: Kevin Beaudoin, Effie Montogiannis, Candice Mazzarella and ChristopherR. Robertson.

Republican candidates include: John Leary, Wayne Stanforth, Joe Labienic and Edward Pocock Jr.

Board of Education (vote for six)

The Democratic candidates are: David Derynoski, Zaya G. Oshana, Bob Brown, Annie Wellington, Terri Carmody and Lisa Cammuso.

The Republican candidates are: Cecil Whitehead, Colleen W. Clark, Joseph Baczewski, Sean Carson, James Chrzanowski and Jasper Williams.

Planning and Zoning Commission (vote for three)

The Democratic candidates are: William Knoegel, Katrina Cairo and Caleb Cowles.

The Republican candidates are: Todd Chaplinsky and Robert Britton.

Water Commissioners (vote for three)

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