Stamford Special Election: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

STAMFORD, CT — There is a special election scheduled for Jan. 25 in Stamford's 144th District for an open State Representative seat.

The seat was left vacant following Caroline Simmons' victory in the Stamford mayoral race last November. Simmons, a Democrat, served as a State Representative in the 144th district for seven years.

Republican Danny Melchionne and Democrat Hubert Douglas Delany are both vying for the seat.

On Jan. 25, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots will be counted at the Stamford Government Center.

The following voting districts/polling places will be participating in the special election:

• District 12, Stillmeadow School - 800 Stillwater Road
• District 13, Rippowam Middle School - 381 High Ridge Road
• District 14, Dolan Middle School - 51 Toms Road (front entrance)
• District 16, Turn of River School - 117 Vine Road
• District 18, Turn of River School - 117 Vine Road

Unsure about which voting district you live in? Go to the city's website for more information.