Wallingford Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

WALLINGFORD, CT — On Nov. 4, Wallingford residents will cast their votes for key municipal positions, including the position of mayor, along with seats on the Town Council and Board of Education.

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.

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 candidates:

Mayor

Incumbent Republican Mayor Vinny Cervoni is being challenged by Democrat Alida Cella.

Town Council

For Town Council, residents can vote for up to any nine candidates. The Democratic candidates are: Samuel Carmody, Jeffrey Kohan, Vincent Testa Jr., Jesse Reynolds, Melanie Rossacci, and Bryan Rivard. The Republican candidates are: Joe Marrone III, Christopher Regan, Christina Tatta, Craig Fishbein, Tom Laffin, and Autumn Allinson. Darrell Stancuna is on the ballot as a Petitioning candidate.

Board of Education

For Board of Education, residents can vote for up to any nine candidates. The Democratic candidates are: Maureen Reed, Duncan Craig, Kyler Allen, Kristi Doerr, Brenda Shuler, and Michael Votto. The Republican candidates are: Marla Roscoe, Rajan Doering, Donna Regan, Caroline Raynis, Jennifer Passaretti, and Ray Ross.