Suffield Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Charter Revision Question And More

SUFFIELD, CT — On Nov. 4, Suffield 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:

Charter Revision Question

“Shall sections 302 D and 610 of the Charter be amended to make the Treasurer an appointed position rather than an elected position?”

First Selectman, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Jim Irwin, the Republican candidate is Colin Moll and the Petitioning candidate is Ricardo L Sotil

Selectmen, Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates are Kathy Dunai and Pete Hill, and the Republican candidates are Kathie Harrington and Klaire Bielonko. Ricardo L Sotil is a petitioning candidate.

Board of Finance Full Term, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidate is Tom Frenaye and the Republican candidates are Brian Kost and Michael Haines

Board of Finance Alternate, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidate is Glen Garrity and the Republican candidates are Brad Belcher and Candace Forsman

Board of Education Full Term, Vote for Up to Four

The Democratic candidates are Dustin Rose and James Mol, and the Republican candidates are Samuel J Toskin, Saeed Akbar and Gregory M Sparzo

Board of Education To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Aaron Marcavitch and the Republican candidates are Gianna Ross and Maureen Sattan

Board of Assessments Appeals, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Brad Czarnec and Krystal Holmes, and the Republican candidate is Norm Noble

Planning and Zoning Commission, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Jen Metcalf and Jeff Girard, and the Republican candidates are Frank Bauchiero and Jake Byrnes

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Kristen C Kling and the Republican candidate is Arthur Christian II

Police Commissioners, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Kristina Hallett and William J Boucher and the Republican candidate is Dave Shute

Fire Commissioners, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Amanda Thibedeau and Dan Vindigni, and the Republican candidates are Victor G Mathieu, Jack Bucior and Peter Yeskey

Water Pollution Control Authority, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are Michael Blanchette and Daniel Holmes and the Republican candidates are Nicholas D Shute and Benjamin R Frost