Politics & Government
Woodbury/Middlebury Election 2025 Results: Winner Revealed In Middlebury First Selectman Race
Here's what you need to know regarding the local municipal election results.

UPDATE: In Middlebury for first selectman, petitioning candidate Jennifer A. Mahr received 1,650 votes, Michael J. McCormack, a Democrat, received 252 votes and Republican, Vincent F. Cipriano, Jr., received 1,344 votes, according to the Secretary of State website.
Woodbury charter questions results
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?"
1,100 yes
1,104 no
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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?"
1,625 yes
554 no
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?"
1,521 yes
527 no
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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.
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.
Same day voter registration
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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
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