Orange 2023 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

ORANGE, CT — On Nov. 7, Orange residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions. Contested races include: the town council and school board.

Polls in Connecticut are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can use the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Connecticut also allows for Election Day registration at designated centers in each town. People must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote using Election Day registration. To receive your absentee ballot, complete and sign an application and return it to your Town Clerk, or you can request an absentee ballot online.

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First Selectman

The Democratic candidate is Mark Moyher and the Republican candidate is James Zeoli.
Board of Selectmen

For the board of selectmen, you'll vote for up to three people. Democratic candidates are: Melissa Johnston, PJ Shanley and Mitchell R. Goldblatt. Republican candidates include: John J. Carangelo, Ralph G. Okenquist and Judy Wright Williams.

Town Clerk

The lone candidate is Mary Shaw, a Republican.

Tax Collector

The lone candidate is Thomas P. Hurley, a Republican.

Board of Finance

For the finance board, you'll vote for up to three candidates. Democratic candidates are: Jen Alfaro and Anna Mahon, while Republican candidates include: James A. Leahy and Kevin Houlihan.

Board of Education

For the school board, you'll vote for up to three candidates. Democratic candidates are: Suan Riccio, Betty Hadlock and Ralph Marguy. Republican candidates include: William J. Kraut, Anthony Scarinzi and Ken Ziman.

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Democratic candidates are: Scott Rogalski and Ken Lenz and Republican candidates include: Tom Torrenti and Judy Smith.

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The lone candidate is Paul Kaplan, a Democrat.

Amity Board of Education

For the Amity school board, you'll vote for up to four people. Democratic candidates are: Josh ORLINSKY, Paul Davis, Ken Briodagh, and Jennifer Jacquet. Republican candidates include: Cathy Bradley, Michael McDonough, and Dana Lombardi.

Constables

For constables, you'll vote for up to four people. Democratic candidates are: Jody Dietch, Santo J. Galatioto Jr., and Randy Thomas. Republican candidates include: Gary Palermo, Jody Daymon, Glen P. Papelo, and Michael Donadeo.