Politics & Government
Stafford/Willington Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places
Here's what you need to know about the local municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.
STAFFORD/WILLINGTON, CT — On Nov. 4, Willington and Stafford residents will be casting their votes for several key municipal positions in town. Early and absentee voting are also options.
Here's everything you need to know about upcoming municipal election.
Early Voting Details
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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.
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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 the 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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Who's Running in Willington?
First Selectman, Vote for one
The Democratic candidate is Michael Makuch and the Republican candidate is Matt Clark
Selectman, Vote for one
The Democratic candidate is Andy Marco and the Republican candidate is Ralph Tulis
Board of Finance Full Term, Vote for up to Two
The Democratic candidates are William Bunnell and Stephanie Summers and the Republican candidates are Ralph Tulis, Nicholas Tella and Melissa Miller
Board of Finance To fill a vacancy for Two years, Vote for one
The Democratic candidate is Jason Ross and the Republican candidate is Liliana Borrelli
Board of Finance Alternate, Vote for up to Two
The Democratic candidate is Laurie Mazich Semprebon and the Republican candidate is Eric DeCastro
Board of Education, Vote for up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Tracey Anderson, Briana Ross and Ann Grosjean, and the Republican candidates are Jamie Koprek, Peter Bacon and Matthew Landry
Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for one
The Democratic candidate is Erika Wiecenski and the Republican candidate is Walter Parsell
Planning & Zoning Commission, Vote for up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Ethan Griswold, Robert Shabot and Stephen Troyer and the Republican candidate is Jeremy Brothers
Library Board of Directors Full Term, Vote for up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Jennifer Tehan and Laura Rodriguez and the Republican candidate is Joy Wrona
Library Board of Directors To fill a vacancy for Two years Vote for up to Two
The Democratic candidate is Rebecca Hayes and the Republican candidate is John Blessington
Regional Board of Education Full Term, Vote for up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Sarah Smith and Allen Ayers and the Republican candidate is Rachel Cook
Regional Board of Education To fill a vacancy for Two years, Vote for one
The candidate is Julie Marshall, a Democrat
Who's Running in Stafford?
First Selectman, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is William Morrison and the Republican candidate is Brian Bagley
Selectman, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Anthony Armelin and the Republican candidate is Timothy Cromwell
Town Treasurer, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Neil Hoss and the Republican candidate is Danele Rhoads
Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Conrado Ulloa and Shelley Hurchala West and the Republican candidates are Matthew McKenney and Robert Proulx
Board of Education Full Term, Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Jennifer Vail, Elizabeth A Dobson and James Greene, and the Republican candidates are Aaron Hoffman, Christopher Rhoads and Erica Bushior
Board of Education To Fill Vacancy For Two Years, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Kathy Bachiochi and the Republican candidate is Christopher Paradiso
Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Gene Julian and the Republican candidate is Piotr Pelczar
Planning & Zoning Commission, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are David Palmberg and Richard Shuck and the Republican candidates are David C Roy and James A Lyon Jr
Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Kristin Pease and Andrew D. Mordasky and the Republican candidates are Dennis Kaba Jr and Sage McPherson
Constables, Vote for Up to Four
The Democratic candidates are Richard P Dobson Jr., Gary A Quinn, Dale Maynard, and Harold Blake Hatch, and the Republican candidates are Mason Beauchamp, Matthew Bushior, Mark Richens, and James Ravetto
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