Guilford 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

GUILFORD, CT —As voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5 to vote in Guilford's municipal election, here's what you need to know.

This is an uncontested election, there are candidates for Board of Finance, Board of Education and Board of Assessment Appeals.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote even after the deadline passes. You can find your poll location at the Secretary of the State website by inputting your information.

Return to Patch for results as they come in. Sign up for the Guilford Patch newsletter here.

Races and candidates

Please note that links to candidates who have submitted Patch profile questionnaires are highlighted.

Board of Finance
The candidates are Democrats Meghan Scanlon and F. Michael Ayles and Republican Robert Hartmann Jr. Voters pick three.

Board of Education
The candidates are Democrats Richard Hersh, Kathleen M.B. Balestracci, and John A. Della Ventura and Republican Kristen Marottoli Peck. Voters choose four.

Board of Assessment Appeals
Candidates are Democrat Brian Wiley and Republican Cindy Cartier. Voters choose two.

What else you need to know

Connecticut offers Election Day registration, but those who arrive need to be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote. Unlike previously registered voters standing in line before 8 p.m. to register won't guarantee the ability to vote.