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Guilford Votes Nov. 5

Election Day is right around the corner, and while many people are focusing on the presidential election, it is not the only point of focus on the ballot.

At the very top of the ballot stands an important question to vote on that will impact the future absentee ballots in the state of Connecticut:

Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?

Absentee ballots became much more prevalent during the 2020 presidential election and have been used frequently by those who may not feel safe attending the polls or for college students who cannot make it back to their hometown on Election Day, among other reasons.

The election for the 47th president and their vice-president features incumbent Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris seeking the presidency with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, against former president Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance, the Republican party nominees.

Down-ballot races include the race for U.S. Senator and U.S. Congress.

Democratic incumbent State Senator Christopher Murphy (D) faces challenges from Republican Matthew Corey, Green Party candidate Justin Paglino, and Robert Finley Hyde of the Cheaper Gas Groceries Party. Incumbent Democrat Rosa DeLauro is facing a challenge from Republican Michael Massey for the U.S. House of Representatives. Massey has received a cross-endorsement from the Independent Party.

Voters in State Senate District 12 will also cast ballots in the race against Democratic incumbent Christine Cohen and Republican challenger Paul Crisci. Cohen appears on the ballot three times in the race for State Senate, receiving cross endorsements by the Working Families Party and the Independent Party.

Voters in General Assembly District will choose between Democratic incumbent Moira Rader and Republican challenger Richard DiNardo. Rader has received a cross-endorsement from the Working Families Party.

Voters in General Assembly District 86 will see only one name in the column for State Representative. Incumbent Republican Vincent Candelora is running unopposed to retain his seat.

Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Early voting continues statewide through Sunday, Nov. 2.

In Guilford, voters will cast ballots at:

District One: Calvin Leete School, 280 South Union Street

District Two: Abraham Baldwin Middle School, 68 Bullard Drive

District Three: Guilford Fire Department Headquarters, 390 Church Street

District Four: Melissa Jones School, 181 Ledge Hill Road

District Five: A.W. Cox School, 143 Three Mile Course