Two Local Questions Await Enfield Voters This Election

ENFIELD, CT — Enfield voters will choose state and federal leaders and decide two local questions Nov. 3, including a $511 million school construction proposal and changes to the town charter.

The official Enfield sample ballots show the candidates and party lines below. Where a name appears on more than one party line, those entries refer to the same candidate. Follow the ballot’s instructions for each office.

1. Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Vote for one ticket.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz
• Republican Party, Independent Party: Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey

2. U.S. House — 2nd Congressional District

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party: Joe Courtney
• Republican Party, Independent Party: George Patrick Austin

3. State Senate — 7th District

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: David W. Kiner
• Republican Party, Independent Party: John A. Kissel

4. State House Of Representatives

Enfield has two state House races. Your address determines which one appears on your ballot.

58th District

• Democratic Party, Independent Party: John P. Santanella
• Republican Party: Marie Pyznar

59th District

• Democratic Party: Rick LeBorious
• Republican Party: Carol Hall

Patch has published candidate questionnaires for Santanella, Pyznar and Hall.

5. Secretary Of The State

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party: Stephanie Thomas
• Republican Party: Peter Lumaj

6. State Treasurer

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: Erick Russell
• Republican Party, Independent Party: Fred Wilms

7. State Comptroller

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party: Sean Scanlon
• Republican Party: Jennifer S. Tooker

8. Attorney General

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: William Tong
• Republican Party: John Bolton

9. Judge Of Probate

Vote for one.

• Republican Party: Carolyn McCaffrey

10. Registrar Of Voters

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party: Beth Jerez
• Republican Party: Thomas Kienzler

Two Local Ballot Questions

Question 1 — School construction: Voters will decide whether to approve a $511 million appropriation for new Hazardville Memorial, Prudence Crandall, Parkman and Barnard elementary schools and conversion of Eli Whitney Elementary into Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School. The question authorizes up to $89 million in town bonds or notes, with the balance from grants and other available funds.

The town clerk’s explanatory text describes the state reimbursement as an estimate of about 83 percent. That estimate is the town’s stated expectation, rather than a guarantee made by this guide. Patch previously examined the elementary school construction plan.

Question 2 — Town charter: Voters will decide whether to approve the revisions recommended by the Charter Revision Commission and approved by the Town Council June 23. The explanatory text covers changes involving elected-office vacancies, council procedures, town manager qualifications and financial rules. Approval would make the revisions effective Dec. 4. Each question has a separate yes-or-no vote.

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Voting On Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote at the location assigned to your address.

The local voting information lists these polling places:

Use the state voter-information page and polling-place lookup to check your registration and assigned location before heading out.

Early Voting Through Nov. 1

Early voting began Oct. 19 and continues daily through Sunday, Nov. 1, including weekends. The remaining schedule is:

• Monday, Oct. 26: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 28: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

Early-voting locations and details:

• Enfield Room, basement level of Town Hall, 820 Enfield St.

There is no early voting Monday, Nov. 2.

Absentee Voting

Any eligible registered voter may request an absentee ballot without giving a reason. Applications go through the town clerk; the state lists Monday, Nov. 2, as the request deadline for this election.

Return the completed ballot to your own town clerk by mail, in person or through your town’s official ballot drop box. It must arrive by 8 p.m. Nov. 3 to count. Print and sign your name on the return envelope and follow the instructions supplied with the ballot.

See the state’s current absentee-ballot instructions and application options for details, including restrictions on returning someone else’s ballot.

Still Need To Register?

The regular Oct. 16 registration deadline has passed, but eligible residents can register and vote during early-voting hours or on Election Day through same-day registration. Bring proof of identity and residence.

Election Day same-day registration locations are:

• Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield St. Check with the registrars for the designated registration room.

Questions About Voting?

• Enfield registrars of voters: 860-253-6321 or 860-253-6322.

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