Election Guide: Nov. 4, 2025
Farmington’s 2025 ballot is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 (polls 6 a.m.–8 p.m.). Early voting runs Oct. 20–Nov. 2. Offices on the ballot: Judge of Probate (District 10 — to fill vacancy), Town Council Chair, Town Council (First or Second District, depending on where you vote), Town Clerk, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeals (full term and a four-year vacancy), Town Plan & Zoning (members and alternates), Zoning Board of Appeals (members and alternates), and Constables. All offices and “vote-for” counts match the state’s official sample ballots. See the state’s page at Farmington 2025 Sample Ballots. 🗳️
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How the District Split Works
- You will see either the Town Council — First District contest or the Town Council — Second District contest on your ballot, not both.
- The state publishes two ballot styles to reflect that split. Review them at Farmington 2025 Sample Ballots.
Offices and Candidates (as listed on the official ballot)
Judge of Probate — District 10 (to fill vacancy) — Vote for 1
- Paul R. Bedard (Democratic)
- (No Republican nominee)
Town Council, Chair — Vote for 1
- Brian FX Connolly (Democratic)
- Joe Capodiferro (Republican)
Town Council — First District — Vote for up to 2
- Bruce Polsky (Democratic)
- Dave Wlodkowski (Democratic)
- Nadine Canto (Republican)
- Henry Purtill (Republican)
Town Council — Second District — Vote for up to 2
- Bill Beckert (Democratic)
- Patti Boye-Williams (Democratic)
- Keith Vibert (Republican)
- Amy Palumbo (Republican)
Town Clerk — Vote for 1
- Mike Tucci (Democratic)
- Maureen Frink (Republican)
Board of Education — Vote for up to 3
- Andrea Sobinski (Democratic)
- Matt Hutvagner (Democratic)
- Haley Pellegren (Democratic)
- Ann O’Malley Kerr (Republican)
- Matthew Domejczyk (Republican)
- Suraj Kurtakoti (Republican)
Board of Assessment Appeals — Full Term — Vote for 1
- Ted Glanzer (Democratic)
- John Truhan (Republican)
Board of Assessment Appeals — to fill vacancy for four years — Vote for 1
- Joan M. Williams (Democratic)
- Jigesh Shah (Republican)
Town Plan & Zoning — Members — Vote for up to 2
- Dave St. Germain (Democratic)
- Philip Cordeiro (Democratic)
- Michael Koster (Republican)
- Peter Zarella (Republican)
Town Plan & Zoning — Alternates — Vote for up to 2
- Taylor Pogson (Democratic)
- Josh Davidson (Democratic)
- Frank Roth (Republican)
- Rob Ingvertsen (Republican)
Zoning Board of Appeals — Members — Vote for up to 2
- Christopher Cloud (Democratic)
- Jon Schoenhorn (Democratic)
- Steven P. Walsh (Republican)
- John Brockelman (Republican)
Zoning Board of Appeals — Alternates — Vote for up to 2
- Marianne Dess-Santoro (Democratic)
- Haritha Subramanian (Democratic)
- Steven Lam (Republican)
- Donna Mambrino (Republican)
Constables — Vote for up to 2
- Swapna Das (Democratic)
- Peter Bagdigian (Democratic)
- Geno J. Avenoso (Republican)
- April A. Rogers (Republican)
Voter Logistics
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 6 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Early Voting: Oct. 20–Nov. 2, Town Hall Pavilion (rear of Town Hall, 1 Monteith Dr.). The town posts day-by-day hours: Farmington Early Voting Information.
- All Ballots & Formats: Farmington 2025 Sample Ballots.
Brief Snapshots (to guide follow-ups)
- Probate: Paul R. Bedard is an experienced probate attorney and mediator; the probate community recognized his pro bono work in 2023. This comes from party bios and professional materials; treat as a starting point for interviews.
- Council Chair: Brian FX Connolly runs atop the Democratic ticket; Joe Capodiferro is the incumbent chair and a 26-year veteran of the Farmington Police Department.
- Clerk’s Office: Maureen Frink is a Certified Connecticut Town Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics; Mike Tucci is a Town Plan & Zoning alternate and Land Trust educator.
- Boards/Commissions: Professional roles and service histories above are drawn from party bios; confirm current titles directly with employers or the town before attributing them in profiles.
Sources & Documents
- Early Voting: Farmington Early Voting Information
- Party Candidate Pages (for bios):
About the Author
Jack Beckett drinks too much coffee, reads too many budgets, and believes citations are a love language. When not parsing agendas, he teaches his espresso machine accountability. ☕️
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