Politics & Government
East Haddam/Haddam/Killingworth Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Town Garage Questions
Here's what you need to know regarding the local municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.
EAST HADDAM/HADDAM/KILLINGWORTH, CT — On Nov. 4, East Haddam, Haddam and Killingworth 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:
East Haddam
First Selectman, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Tanya Bourgoin and the Republican candidate is Todd Gelston. Bourgoin is also endorsed by the Independent Party.
Selectman, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Thomas Sevigny and the Republican candidate is Erik Dill
Town Treasurer, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Carol Faraci and the Republican candidate is Michele Gregorio
Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Michael J Callahan and Scott Jezek and the Republican candidates are Debra Denette, William Barney and Maureen Goff
Board of Education, Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Jessica Hatfield, Daniel Flack and Aram deKoven and the Republican candidates are Melissa Ziobron, Stephen Trojan and Sean Morrissey
Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One
The candidate is Edward C Blaschik, a Democrat
Planning & Zoning, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Maureen Pierson and Susan E Kinsman and the Republican candidates are Toni Dumaine and Richard Pettinelli
Planning & Zoning Alternate Full Term, Vote for One
The candidate is D Duncan Orr, a Democrat
Planning & Zoning Alternate to Fill Vacancy for Four Years, Vote for One
The candidate is Eric Chamberland, a Republican
Planning & Zoning Alternate to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One
The candidate is Gary Turenne, a Republican
Library Trustees, Vote for Up to Two
The candidate is Kerry McRae, a Democrat
Library Trustee To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One
The candidate is Laurel White, a Democrat
Haddam
Town Garage Questions
1. Shall the Town Garage be relocated to 439 Saybrook Road, Fire Department property?
2. Shall the Town Garage be relocated to 59-61 Cedar Lake Road, WFS gravel pit?
3. Shall the Town Garage remain at its current location at 300 Saybrook Road (Rossi property) and 103 Depot Road?
First Selectman, Vote for One
Sean Donlan is endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans
Selectman, Vote for Up To Two
The Democratic candidates are Peter Baird and Gina Block and the Republican candidates are Mark Lundgren and Kate Anderson
Town Clerk, Vote for One
Sarah Pytlik is endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans
Board of Finance, Vote for Up To Three
The Democratic candidates are Ryan Thompson and Collin Raymond and the Republican candidates are Mark Adelberg, Wayne Rutty and Scott Bowden
Board of Finance Alternate, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is William Thompson and the Republican candidate is Alexander Marconi
Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for Up To Two
The Democratic candidate is William Gresham and the Republican candidate is Craig Salonia
Planning & Zoning Commission, Vote for Up To Four
The Democratic candidates are Lynne Cooper and Michael Farina and the Republican candidates are Jamin Laurenza, Daniel Luisi, Wayne LePard, and Edward Wallor
Planning & Zoning Commission Alternates, Vote for Up To Two
The Democratic candidates are Dorothy Gillespie and Joseph Dalton and the Republican candidate is Larry Magg
Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up To Two
The Democratic candidate is Robert Harlow and the Republican candidate is Thomas Weglarz
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates, Vote for Up To Two
The candidates are Elizabeth Devlin and Deborah Rutter, both Democrats
Regional Board of Education, Vote for Up To Three
The Democratic candidates are Matthew Riggs, Sonja Charpentier and Kelly Haeckel and the Republican candidates are Joseph Centofanti and Corey Roberts
Killingworth
First Selectman, Vote For One
The Democratic candidate is Eric Couture and the Republican candidate is John A. Samper
Selectman, Vote For Up To Two
The Democratic candidate is Joel D'Angelo and the Republican candidates are Eric Nunes and Nancy M. Gorski
Town Clerk, Vote For One
The candidate is Dawn Rees Mooney, who is endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans
Town Treasurer, Vote For One
The candidate is Donna C. Dupuis, who is endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans
Board Of Finance, Vote For Up To Three
The Democratic candidates are Annie K. Stirna and Steve Reeps and the Republican candidates are John Mancini and Walter J. Adametz Jr.
Board Of Assessment Appeals, Vote For One
The Democratic candidate is Matthew T. Stillman and the Republican candidate is Todd Blewett
Planning And Zoning Commission, Vote For Up To Three
The Democratic candidates are Lisa D'Angelo and Geoff Cook and the Republican candidates are Richard R. Pleines II and Jonathan Norton
Planning And Zoning Commission Alternate, Vote For One
The candidate is Stephanie Warren, a Democrat
Zoning Board Of Appeals, Vote For Up To Two
The candidate is William Joyce, a Democrat
Zoning Board Of Appeals Alternate, Vote For One
The candidate is Cinny MacGonagle, a Democrat
Fire Commissioner, Vote For One
The Democratic candidate is Michael Reimers and the Republican candidate is Don Offner
Regional Board Of Education Full Term, Vote For Up To Two
The Democratic candidates are Lisa Connelly and Tara Amatrudo and the Republican candidate is Matthew S. Nunzianto
Regional Board Of Education To Fill Vacancy For Two Years, Vote For One
The Democratic candidate is Ben Sodergren and the Republican candidate is Aubrey Gonzalez
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