Here's what you need to know regarding the Simsbury municipal election, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.
SIMSBURY, CT — On Nov. 4, Simsbury 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.
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. 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:
First Selectman (Vote for one)
Democrat: Wendy Mackstutis
Republican: Heather Goetz
Petitioning Candidate: Eric Sean Wellman
Board of Selectmen (Vote for up to three)
Democrat: Curtis Looney, Diana Yeisley, Steven Antonio
Republican: Kevin Beal, Ed Matteo, Mike Paine
Board of Finance (Vote for up to two)
Democrat: Regina K. Pynn, Lalitha Shivaswamy
Republican: Spencer Mullen, Angel Goldman
Board of Education (Vote for up to two)
Democrat: Tara Donahue Willerup, Stephen O'Brien
Republican: Silvia Goldman, Brian Watson
Board of Assessment Appeals (Vote for one)
Republican: Scott Barnett
Planning Commission (Vote for up to three)
Democrat: Nicholas Criscitelli, Marcus Furze
Republican: Scott Brickey, Sean Brittell, Julie Eaton
Planning Commission — Two-Year Vacancy (Vote for one)
Republican: Paul Sullivan Sr.
Zoning Commission (Vote for up to three)
Democrat: Tony Braz, Dagny Griswold
Republican: Leo Collins Jr., Jackie Battos, Brad Mead
Zoning Commission Alternates — Two-Year Vacancy (Vote for up to Two)
Democrat: Doug McKown
Republican: Stacie Espeso, Dusty Shimkus
Zoning Board of Appeals (Vote for up to three)
Democrat: Ram Kaza, Margaret Rudin
Republican: Ken Williams, Ellen Gilbert, Leo Cain Jr.
Zoning Board of Appeals — Two-Year Vacancy (Vote for one)
Democrat: Jonathan Yeisley
Republican Trevor Brittell
Zoning Board of Appeal Alternate — Two-Year Vacancy (Vote for up to three)
Democrat: John Merz, Amy McLean Salls
Republican: Kelly Kearney, Andrew Droney, Tim Walczak
Library Board of Trustees (Vote for up to three)
Democrat: Don Heymann