Woodbury/Middlebury Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Charter Questions

WOODBURY/MIDDLEBURY, CT — On Nov. 4, Woodbury and Middlebury 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.

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 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:

Woodbury

Charter Questions

1. "Shall Section 302.A of the Charter be amended to provide that the First Selectman shall, beginning with the 2027 election, be elected for a term of four (4) years?

2. "Shall Section 702 of the Charter be amended for the purpose of aligning the vote on the Town Budget with the vote on the Region 14 Board of Education Budget?

3. "Shall the Charter be otherwise amended as recommended by the Charter Revision Commission as approved by the Board of Selectmen, as published and posted on the Town of Woodbury website, and as described in explanatory text as provided by law?"

First Selectman, Vote for One

The candidate is Paul A. Zulpa, a Republican

Selectman, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Richard T. Coates and the Republican candidate is Karen Reddington-Hughes

Board of Finance, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidate is Andrew H. Sherman and the Republican candidates are Steven Tranguch and Karen McWhirt

Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One

The candidate is John Hughes, a Republican

Board of Assessment Appeals Alternate, Vote for One

The candidate is Matthew Amatruda, a Republican

Planning Commission Full Term, Vote for Up to Two

The Republican candidate is John Hughes and the petitioning candidate is Matthew Meade Amatruda

Planning Commission Alternate Full Term, Vote for One

The candidate is Joshua A. Rodriguez, a Democrat.

Planning Commission Alternate to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for Up to Two

The candidates are Mark Cody and Clayton C. Brown, both Republicans

Zoning Commission, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidate is Martin G. Johnson and the Republican candidates are Thomas Amatruda and Casey A. Rushin

Zoning Commission Alternate Full Term, Vote for One

The candidate is Thomas S. Benedetto, a Republican

Zoning Commission Alternate to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Andrew J. Gumkowski and the Republican candidate is Jacob Amorando

Zoning Board of Appeals, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidate is Jane Donn and the Republican candidates are Robert Ratzenberger and Michael Novak

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The candidate is Demetrius C. Leonard, a Democrat

Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Agency, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidate is Mary Elsenboss Tyrrell and the Republican candidates are Kyle Turocz and Ernest Werner

Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Agency Alternate, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidate is Ian Budrewicz and the Republican candidate is Timothy Pabst

Town Moderator, Vote for One

The candidate is James H. McLaughlin, a Republican

Middlebury

First Selectman, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Michael J. McCormack, the Republican candidate is Vincent F. Cipriano, Jr., and the petitioning candidate is Jennifer A. Mahr

Town Clerk, Vote for One

Brigitte M. Bessette is endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans

Town Treasurer, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Ralph J. Barra and the Republican candidate is Janine R. Bowle

Board of Finance Full Term, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Charles "Casey" Larkin, IV and Donald Andrews and the Republican candidate is Edward B. St. John

Board of Finance To Fill Vacancy for Four Years, Vote for One

The candidate is Michael J. McCormack, a Democrat

Board of Assessment Appeals, Vote for One

The candidate is Brendan Browne, a Republican

Police Commissioners, Vote for Up to Three

The Democratic candidates are David Erwin, Ralph J. Barra and Joshua Hubbard, and the Republican candidates are Thomas C. King, George Moreira and Paul Bowler

Water Pollution Control Authority, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Mark Petrucci and Charles "Casey" Larkin, IV and the Republican candidate is Antonio Mancini

Library Trustees, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Janice Joseph and Janice Paul and the Republican candidates are Mary C. Veillette and Rita H. Smith

Pomperaug Valley Water Authority Full Termm, Vote for One

The candidate is Michael Yantorno, a Democrat

Pomperaug Valley Water Authority To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Vote for One

The Democratic candidate is Christian Yantorno and the Republican candidate is Christopher Gilbertie

Regional Board of Education, Vote for Up to Two

The Democratic candidates are Shannon Martin and Jonathan Woodhouse and the Republican candidates are Shannon Cavallo and John Jenusaitis