North Branford 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5 to vote in North Branford’s municipal election. There are numerous positions up for grabs including town council 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.

Town Council candidates include: Democrats, Brenda Shuler, Lou Paternoster, Marie Diamond, Joseph Faughnan, Joseph P. Martin, Jr., and Daniel Armin. Republican candidates are: Ronald D. Pelliccia, Jr., Walter L. Goad, Rose Marie Angeloni, Michael J. Doody, Thomas P. Zampano, and Robert H. Viglione. You’ll vote for up to nine candidates.

Board of Education candidates include: Democrats, Tara Downes, Jana Balsamo and Vincent J. Mase, Sr. and Republican, Cynthia C. Rice. You’ll vote for up to three candidates.

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.