Woodbury 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

WOODBURY, CT — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5 to vote in Woodbury’s municipal election. The position of first selectman, spots on the boards of education and selectmen are all up for grabs.

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.

Here are the candidates in competitive local elections in Woodbury:

First Selectman: Democrat Alex DeSorbo and Republican Barbara K. Perkinson.

Selectmen: Democrat George Hale III; Republicans Karen Reddington-Hughes, Michael J. Gransky. Voters will choose two candidates.

Board of Finance: Democrat William A. Monti; Republicans Christopher D. Griffith, Michael B. Cunningham.

Board of Assessment Appeals: Democrat Bonnie Sherman and Republican Clifford S. Atkin.

Board of Assessment Appeals Alternate: Democrat Vanita Bhalla and Republican Jerry W. Schwab.

Planning Commission: Democrats Kathryn P. Sherer, Ruth T. Melchiori; Republicans Joel M. Serota, Mary J. Connolly. Voters will choose three candidates.

Zoning Commission: Democrat Jane Donn; Republicans Theodore Tietz Jr., Donald J. Trella.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Agency alternate: Democrat Larry B. Arno and Republican Kyle Turoczi.

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.