Politics & Government
Manchester 2021 Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours
Here's what you need to know concerning the 2021 elections in Manchester, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.
MANCHESTER, CT — Residents of Manchester will head to the polls on Nov. 2 to cast votes for the 2021 municipal election. Several seats in local government are up for grabs.
Manchester Also has a ballot question with a yes or no vote:
SHALL THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER APPROPRIATE $17,250,000 TO CAPITAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF VARIOUS TOWN ROADS, ROADSIDE ELEMENTS, SIDEWALKS, REPAIRS TO UNION POND DAM, AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE TOWN OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,250,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION?
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 2. Voters who are in line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote even after the deadline passes.
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Voters can find your poll location at the Secretary of the State website by inputting local information.
Voters can request an absentee ballot here or the can visit the town clerk's office. All voters are eligible to check the top box that lists "COVID-19" as a reason for requesting an absentee ballot.
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Here is a sample ballot, courtesy of the secretary of the state's office:
Board of Directors
Democrats
- Tim Bergin
- Pamela Floyd-Cranford
- Sarah Jones
- Jay Moran
- Jessee Muñiz-Poland
- Dennis Schain
Republicans
- Brian Marois
- Zachary Reichelt
- Jeff Sullivan
- Kelly Lierzer
- Peter Conyers
- Jacqueline Crespan
Selectmen
Democrats
- Kevin Zingle
- Steve Cassano
Republicans
- Mark Tweedie
- Kristine Moulard
Constable
Democrats
- Colin O'Neill
- Ed Slegeski
- Albert Gionet
- Warren Packer
Republicans
- Salvatore Mancini
- Rusty Meek
- Kevin Hood
Town Clerk
Democrats
- Darryl E. Thames Sr.
Republicans
- Cheri Pelletier Eckbreth
Board of Education
(3-year term beginning 2021 )
Democrats
- David M. Eisenthal
- Melanie Stefanovicz
Republicans
- Richard Kohls
- Rich Rader
(3-year term beginning 2022)
Democrats
- Tracy R. Patterson
- Chris Pattacini
Republicans
- Cathy Hopperstad
- Michael Orsene
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