ANSONIA-DERBY – Notice those campaign lawn signs everywhere but don’t know what they’re about? Have no fear, The Valley Indy’s Voter Guide is here!
Election Day is Nov. 5.
In addition to national races such as the U.S. presidential race, there is a contest scheduled for District 104 of the state House of Representatives.
That district covers Ansonia and a big chunk of west Derby.
The candidates in alphabetical order are:
Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti, nominated by the Republican Party.
Thomas Egan, nominated by the Independent Party.
State Rep. Kara Rochelle, the incumbent, nominated by the Democratic Party.
The following guide is meant to give you a lay of the land on Election Day.
Click here for every story The Valley Indy published on the race so far.
In Connecticut, the General Assembly is the state’s legislative branch. The General Assembly has two bodies: a 36 member Senate and a 151 member House of Representatives.
The state is divided into legislative “districts,” with each member representing one of the 151 districts.
District 104 includes all of Ansonia and a chunk of west Derby, which includes downtown, the Emmett Avenue area, the Hawthorne Avenue area, and Roosevelt Drive from the east side of Lakeview Terrace, and then from Main Street to Water Street.
Here’s a map of the district that Ballotpedia gave The Valley Indy permission to use:
From the CT Secretary of State
Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas.
Where do I vote?
Voter Registration Lookup and Election Polling Place Locator
When do I vote?
What are the hours?
For an election or primary, polls in Connecticut are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Any elector standing in line at the polls at 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast a vote.
Where’s my sample ballots?
Wait, am I even registered to vote?
Hey, what about absentee ballots?
Is same-day registration a thing?
Yeah, but you have to read this.
What if things get weird?
“Anyone encountering problems on Election Day should contact the Election Day Hotline at 1 – 866-733‑2463 or send an email to elections@ct.gov.”
Links To The Locals
Derby & Ansonia city halls.
City of Ansonia
* Polling location info (scroll down after clicking)
Democratic Registrar
John Feddern
Email: jfeddern@ansoniact.org
Republican Registrar
David Papcin
Email: dpapcin@ansoniact.org
Office Hours
By appointment only.
Election Hours: 6:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
To request an appointment, please call or email the Registrars.
Call 203 – 736-5970
Voicemails are checked throughout the week.
City of Derby
Democrat Registrar
Louise A. Pitney
Email: lpitney@derbyct.gov
Republican Registrar
Thomas Lionetti
Email: tlionetti@derbyct.gov
Office Hours
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Wednesday: By appointment only
Thursday: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Friday: By appointment only
Telephone: 203.736.1454
