Vernon Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

VERNON, CT — On Nov. 4, Vernon 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

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 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?

Mayor, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Jeremy Geller and the Republican candidate is Dan Champagne

Town Council, Vote for up to Eight

The Democratic candidates are Bernie Sykes, Maryann Levesque, Phyllis Winkler, Ariana Nieves, TeriLynn Rogers, Bill Dauphin, Laurie Abernathy, and Thao Nguyen. The Republican candidates are Michael D. Wendus, Matthew G. Kenziorm, Andrew J. Tedford, Jim Tedford, John B. O'Connell, Laura B. Bush, and Patricia E. Buxton

Board of Education Full Four Year Term, Vote for up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Paul Grabowski and Jesse Schoolnik and the Republican candidate is Anthony F. Bedlack

Board of Education Full Two Year Term, Vote for up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Kristiana Wintress and Karen Colt and the Republican candidates are Susanne J. Vacek and Connor Yanicky