Newington 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

NEWINGTON, CT — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5 to vote in Newington’s municipal election. There are numerous positions up for grabs including the position of mayor, councilors and Board of Education.

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.

The candidates for mayor are: James M. Marocchini, a Democrat, and Beth Kinsey DelBuono, a Republican.

The candidates for councilors are: Democrats, Carol A. Anest, Timothy Zapatka, Sharon Braverman, Chris Miner, and Diana Casasanta Serra, and Republicans, Michael Camillo, Gail Budrejko, David Nagel, John Donahue, and Tim Manke. Voters will choose up to five candidates.

Board of Education candidates include: Democrats, Michael J. Branda, Jessica Weaver, Emily Guion, Cindy Stamm, and Sam Sharma, and Republicans, Bruce Fletcher, Bob Tofeldt Sr., Beth Manke Hutvagner, Steven Silvia, and Paul J. Vessella. Voters will choose up to five candidates.

Board of Fire Commissioner candidates are Brian “Bubba” Whalen, a Democrat, and Walter Brideaux, a Republican.

Candidates for Constable are: Fred H. Callahan III, a Democrat, and John J. Bottalico, 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 register won't guarantee the ability to vote.

Absentee ballots are also available for those who won't be in town all of election day or for a multitude of other reasons. Voters can also register online prior to the election.