Stonington Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

STONINGTON, CT — On Nov. 4, Stonington residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions in town. Here's everything you need to know about 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

The Democratic candidate is Bill Middleton

The Republican candidate is Rob Emery

Selectman

The Democratic candidate is Deborah Norman

The Republican candidate is Bryan A. Bentz

Board of Finance, vote for up to four

The Democratic candidates are Chris Johnson, Eugene Winchester, Mike Serra

The Republican candidate is Paul G. Sartor

The petitioning candidate is Timothy O'Brien

Board of Education, vote for up to four

The Democratic candidates are Bridget Shirvell, Zachary Boudah, Daniel Kelley

The Republican candidates are Audra Hull, Kevin Agnello, Katie Quinlan

The Working Families candidates is Farrah Leslie Garland

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Democratic candidate is Matthew Berger

The Republican candidate is Stephen M. Palmer

Constables, vote for up to four

The Democratic candidates are Peter Perenyi, Lorraine Tamsky, Ashley Gillece, Maria A. Petrillo

The Republican candidates are Jennifer Thornell, Haley Smith, Carolyn Ferrara, Erin Lee