Milford 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

MILFORD, CT — The polls are now open and voting has begun in Milford’s municipal election. The position of mayor, town clerk, and spots on the boards of education, aldermen and zoning are all up for grabs.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. 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.

In Milford, Democratic Mayor Benjamin G. Blake is running for a fifth term against Republican challenger and current aldermen Dan German. For the position of City Clerk, Joanne Rohrig, a Republican, is seeking re-election against her Democratic challenger Karen Fortunati.

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1st District

In the first district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Jay Zammiello and Michelle Parente, both Democrats, and James Tranquilli Jr. and Anthony Giannattasio, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the first district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Ray Arnold and Betsy Ratner, both Democrats and Andy Fowler and Scot M. Firmender, both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the first district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: Joe Castignoli, a Democrat, and Thomas Panzella, a Republican.

2nd District

In the second district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Ward Willis and Janet Golden, Democrats, and Scott Marlow and Jeremy Grant, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the second district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Susan Glennon and Nicole Wasson, Democrats, and Mark Macchio, a Republican. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the second district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: John Mortimer, a Democrat, and Frank Musante, a Republican.

3rd District

In the third district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Frank Smith and Marty Hardiman, Democrats, and Connie Gaynor and Michael Casey, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the third district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Warren Pawlowski and Una Petroske, Democrats, and Erik Smith and Tom Jagodzinski, both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the third district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: C. Robert Satti Jr., a Democrat, and Peter Berube, a Republican.

4th District

In the fourth district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Tony Sutton and Phil J. Vetro, Democrats, and Win Smith and Dan German, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the fourth district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Cindy Wolfe Boynton and Rita Hennessey, Democrats, and Daniel Spicer and Katie Martino both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the fourth district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: Nancy Austin, a Democrat, and Chris Goulden, a Republican.

5th District

In the fifth district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Greg Harla and Ellen Beatty, Democrats, and Bill Bevan and Raymond Vitali, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the fifth district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Adam De Young and Cynthia Twiss, Democrats, and Rich LoPresti, a Republican. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the fifth district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: Brett Broesder, a Democrat, and Rick Vizziello, a Republican.

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 registrar won't guarantee the ability to vote.