Politics & Government
Stamford: Here's What Will Be on Your Ballot on Election Day
Information you need for Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Stamford voters will head to the polls this Tuesday, Nov. 4, for the 2014 midterm election. There is no election for the U.S. Senate this year in Connecticut.
Polling Information: Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- DISTRICT 1 OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA 1170 SHIPPAN AVE.
- DISTRICT 2 DOMUS (OLD ROGERS SCHOOL) FRANK STREET ENTRANCE
- DISTRICT 3 K. T. MURPHY SCHOOL (REAR) GEORGE STREET ENTRANCE
- DISTRICT 4 JULIA A. STARK SCHOOL (REAR) OSCAR STREET ENTRANCE ONLY
- DISTRICT 5 STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL (REAR) HILLANDALE AVENUE ENTRANCE
- DISTRICT 6 AGUDATH SHOLOM 301 STRAWBERRY HILL AVE
- DISTRICT 7 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1101 BEDFORD ST
- DISTRICT 8 WESTOVER SCHOOL 412 STILLWATER AVE
- DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORS LINK 75 SELLECK ST
- DISTRICT 10 WESTOVER SCHOOL 412 STILLWATER AVE
- DISTRICT 11 STILLMEADOW SCHOOL 800 STILLWATER ROAD
- DISTRICT 12 CLOONAN SCHOOL (SIDE) POWELL PLACE ENTRANCE
- DISTRICT 12 CLOONAN SCHOOL (SIDE) POWELL PLACE ENTRANCE
- DISTRICT 14 DOLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 51 TOMS ROAD (FRONT ENTRY)
- DISTRICT 15 SPRINGDALE SCHOOL (REAR ENT.) 1127 HOPE ST
- DISTRICT 16 TURN OF RIVER SCHOOL 117 VINE ROAD
- DISTRICT 17 ROXBURY SCHOOL 751 WEST HILL ROAD (GYM ENTRY ONLY)
- DISTRICT 18 TURN OF RIVER SCHOOL 117 VINE ROAD
- DISTRICT 19 DAVENPORT RIDGE SCHOOL 1300 NEWFIELD AVE
- DISTRICT 20 SCOFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL 641 SCOFIELDTOWN ROAD
- DISTRICT 21 NORTHEAST SCHOOL 82 SCOFIELDTOWN ROAD
- DISTRICT 22 LONG RIDGE CHURCH 455 OLD LONG RIDGE ROAD
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The candidates are Republicans Thomas Foley and Heather Somers (also on the Independent Party ballot line), Democrats Dannel Malloy and Nancy Wyman (also on the Working Families Party ballot line), while Joe Visconti and Chester Frank Harris are the petitioning candidates. (Search through Project Vote Smart’s information on these candidates from here.)
Representative in Congress (vote for one)
- Republican, Independent Dan Debicella
- Democrat, Working Families Jim Himes
You can search through Project Vote Smart’s information on these candidates from here.
State Senator (vote for one)
For districts in the 27th Senate District:
- Democrat Carlo Leone
- Republican, Independent Eva Maldonado
- Green Party David Michel
For districts in the 36th Senate District:
- Republican Scott Frantz
- Green Party Ed Heflin
State Representative (vote for one)
For voting districts in the 144th Assembly District:
- Republican Michael Molgano
- Democrat Caroline Simmons
For voting districts in the 145th Assembly District:
- Democrat Patricia Miller
- Republican Carol McClean
For voting districts in the 146th Assembly District:
- Democrat Terry Adams
- Republican, Independent Kieran Ryan
For voting districts in the 147th Assembly District:
- Democrat William Tong
- Republican, Independent Dennis Mahoney
For voting districts in the 148th Assembly District:
- Democrat Daniel Fox
- Republican, Independent Benjamin Aponte
- Green Party Nathan Cloutier
For voting districts in the 149th Assembly District:
Secretary of the State
- Republican Peter Lumaj
- Incumbent Democrat Denise Merrill
- Green Party candidate S. Michael DeRosa
Treasurer
Republican Timothy Herbst is running against Democrat Denise Nappier, the incumbent.
Comptroller
Republican Sharon McLaughlin, Democrat Kevin Lembo and Green Party candidate Rolf Maurer are running.
Attorney General
Republican Kie Westby and and Green Party candidate Stephen Fournierare challenging incumbent Democrat George Jepsen.
Judge of Probate (vote for one)
- Democrat Gerald Fox III
- Republican Thaddeus Hanser
Board of Education (vote for three)
- Republican Andy George
- Republican Michael Altamura
- Democrat Betsy Allyn
- Democrat Jackie Heftman
- Democrat Julia Wade
- Green Party Cora M. Santaguida
Ballot Question
Voters will also be asked, “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to remove restrictions concerning absentee ballots and to permit a person to vote without appearing at a polling place on the day of an election?”. The Connecticut League of Women Voters has a “primer” on the ballot question with links to articles from the organization’s Home page. The Hartford Courant also has a “primer,” which is this article about the ballot question.
Click here to view Stamford’s ballots.
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