Lauretti Gioiello
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Shelton, the race for the city’s top office pits incumbent Republican Mayor Mark Lauretti against Democratic challenger David Gioiello, a small business owner and head of the local Democratic Town Committee.
Where Do I Vote?
Ward 1
Elizabeth Shelton School, 138 Willoughby Road
Ward 2
Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Boulevard North
Ward 3
Long Hill School, 565 Long Hill Ave.
Ward 4
Mohegan School, 47 Mohegan Road
Not sure where to go? Click here to check with the Secretary of the State’s office.
Other problems? Click here for the website for the city’s registrars of voters. Their office (in the former Lafayette School at 54 Grove St.) can be reached by calling 203 – 924-2533, Option 1.
I Want To Learn More About The Campaign
Click here to download sample ballots from the city’s website.
Click here for an overview of the mayoral race from the Connecticut Post.
Click here to read coverage of the race from the Shelton Herald.
Click here to read the Connecticut Post’s endorsement in the mayor’s race.
The Under-Ticket
City Treasurer
Incumbent Republican Treasurer Raymond O’Leary faces Democratic challenger Bob Lally.
Board Of Aldermen
Eight Aldermen will be elected, two each from each of the city’s four wards. The Republican party currently holds a 7 – 1 majority on the board.
First Ward
Incumbents Republican Anthony Simonetti and Democrat John “Jack” Finn are both seeking re-election. The GOP is also running Gene Kierce.
Second Ward
Incumbent Republicans Eric McPherson and Stanley Kudej are both seeking re-election.
They face off against Democratic challengers Ralph Matto and Michele Bialek.
Third Ward
Incumbent Republicans John Anglace and Lynne Farrell are both seeking re-election.
Challenging them are Democrats Chris Jones and Judson Crawford.
Fourth Ward
Incumbent Republicans Noreen McGorty and John Papa are both seeking re-election.
They are being challenged by Democrat Pauline Dyer.
Board Of Education
Nine candidates from a field of 10 will be elected.
Click here to read answers school board candidates submitted to questions asked by the Valley Indy.
The Democrats and Republicans each have five candidates on the ballot.
The Republicans are running:
Win Oppel (incumbent)
Mark Holden (incumbent)
John Francino-Quinn (incumbent)
Kathy Yolish (incumbent)
Thomas Minotti (incumbent)
The Democrats are running:
Faith Hack
Kate Kutash
Timothy Walsh (incumbent)
Elaine Matto
Arlene Liscinsky (incumbent)
Planning And Zoning Commission
Four candidates, two from each major party, are vying for three four-year terms on the PZC.
For four-year terms, the Republicans are running:
Ruth Parkins (incumbent)
Anthony Pagoda (incumbent)
For four-year terms, the Democrats are running:
Jimmy Tickey
Nancy Dickal
For two-year terms, the Republicans are running:
Thomas McGorty (incumbent)
Virginia Harger (incumbent)
The Democrats did not field any candidates for two-year terms.
Two alternates to the PZC, Republican Ned Miller and Democrat Frank Osak, will also be elected Tuesday.
Board Of Apportionment And Taxation
Six candidates from a field of six will be elected.
The Republicans are running:
Joseph Palmucci
Charlotte Madar (incumbent)
John Belden Jr. (incumbent)
The Democrats are running:
Louis Dagostine
Joseph Knapik
John “Jay” Zakaras
Library Board
Two candidates from a field of three will be elected.
The Republicans are running:
Barbara Glover (incumbent)
Aleta Miner (incumbent)
The Democrats are running:
Denese Deeds
