Politics & Government
Vernon 2023 Election Guide: Ballots, Polling Information
Here's what you need to know concerning the 2023 Vernon election, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

VERNON, CT — Tuesday is Election. Day and Vernon residents will be casting their votes for several key municipal positions. Contested races include: mayor, town council and school board.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters who are in line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote even after the deadline passes. You can find your poll location at the Secretary of the State website by inputting your information.
Here are key races in Vernon:
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Mayor
- Laurie Bajorek (D)
- Daniel A. Champagne (R)
Town Council
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Democratic Party
- Maryann Levesque
- Phyllis Winkler
- Terilynn Rogers
- Ole Kushner Hermanson
- Bill Dauphin
- Laurie Abernathy
- Zozan Antar
- Jesse Schoolnik
Republican Party
- John B. O'Connell
- Bill Campbel
- Brian R. Motola
- Laura B. Bush
- Julie Clay
- Jim Tedford
- Andrew J. Tedford
- Micheel D. Wendus
Board of Education
(Four-Year Term)
Democratic Party
- Kriste Nucci
- Simone Sewell
Republican Party
- Connor Yanicky
- Susan M. Jablonecki
(Two-Year Term)
Democratic Party
- Kristiana Wintress
- Karen Colt
Republican Party
- Carmen Melaragno
- Anthony F. Bedlack
Board of Education To Fill Vacancy for the Remaining Two Years of Four Year Term:
- Paul Grabowski (D)
See a wide array of Patch candidate profiles for Vernon here.
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