Politics & Government
Windsor Locks/East Windsor Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places
Here's what you need to know regarding the local municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

WINDSOR LOCKS/EAST WINDSOR, CT — On Nov. 4, Windsor Locks and East Windsor 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:
Windsor Locks
First Selectman, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Jon Savino and the Republican candidate is Norman L. Weigert Jr.
Selectman, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Mark Whitten, the Republican candidate is James E. Cannon III and the petitioning candidate is William E. Marsh
Town Clerk, Vote for One
The candidate is Christopher P. Latournes, a Republican
Town Treasurer, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Cindy Cooper and the Republican candidate is Paul E. Riedi
Tax Collector, Vote for One
The candidate is Peter F. Juszczynski, a Republican
Board of Finance Full Term, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Sean Twitchell and Robert Shepard and the Republican candidates are Lori S. Quagliaroli and Daniel A. Flanagan
Board of Finance to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Judith Chapman and the Republican candidate is Lacinda I. van Gieson
Board of Education, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Greg Guyette and Amber Mortensen-Hurdle, and the Republican candidates are Kylee E. Christianson and Dennis A. Gragnolati
Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Cindy Cooper and the Republican candidate is Paul E. Riedi
Zoning Board of Appeals Full Five Year Term Begins 2025, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is Mark Whitten and the Republican candidate is Robert W. Glamuzina
Zoning Board of Appeals Full Five Year Term Begins 2026, Vote for One
The candidate is Neal Cunningham, a Democrat
Zoning Board of Appeal Alternate, Vote for One
The candidate is Edward W. Smalley Jr., a Republican
Police Commission, Vote for Up to Two
The candidates are Luis Vazquez and Roy Zettlemoyer, both Democrats
Fire Commission, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Guido Montemerlo and Roy Zettlemoyer and the Republican candidate is Dennis A. Gragnolati
Park Commissioner, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Patrick Roy and Amber Mortensen-Hurdle and the Republican candidate is Edward W. Smalley Jr.
Sewer Commissioner, Vote for Up to Two
The Democratic candidates are Peggy Sayers and Brenda Wojtas, and the Republican candidates are Daniel A. Flanagan and John M. Farrelly Jr.
Constables, Vote for Up to Four
The Democratic candidates are Kevin Gannuscio, Shane O'Connor, Bill Hamel, and Alan Gannuscio and the Republican candidates are Joseph D. Chapman, Tamie I. Quagliaroli, James E. Cannon III, and Roger E. Nelson
East Windsor
Selectmen, Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Rick LeBorious and Alan Baker, and the Republican candidates are Keith Yags Yagaloff, Heather Spencer and Bob Leach
Board of Finance Full Term, Vote for Up to Three
The Democratic candidates are Randy Clifton and Michael Fishman, and the Republican candidates are Tom Talamini and Tom Rondeau
Board of Finance To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One
The candidate is Steve Austin, a Republican
Board of Finance Alternates, Vote for Up To Two
The candidate is Margaret Kooharian, a Democrat
Board of Education, Vote for Up to Four
The Democratic candidate is Noreen Farmer and the Republican candidate is Frances Neill
Board of Assessment Appeals Full Term, Vote for One
The Democratic candidate is David Swaim and the Republican candidate is Nicole Vacila
Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up To Two
The Democratic candidate is David Swaim and the Republican candidates are Mystica L. Davis and Scott L. Morgan
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for Up To Two
The Democratic candidate is Kathryn Carey-Trull and the Republican candidate is Keith Yags Yagaloff
Police Commissioners Full Term, Vote for Up To Two
The Democratic candidates are Elizabeth McGuire and Kristina Nordell, and the Democratic candidate is Bob Leach
Police Commissioners To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One
The candidate is Randi Reichle, a Republican
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