Avon 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting Details

AVON, CT — On Nov. 3, residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, Congress, state representative, and state senate.

Avon's ballots feature:

1. Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Vote for one ticket.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz
• Republican Party, Independent Party: Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey

2. U.S. House of Representatives — 5th Congressional District

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: Jahana Hayes
• Republican Party: Chris Shea

3. State Senate — 8th Senate District

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Independent Party: Paul Honig
• Republican Party: Michael R. Criss

4. State House of Representatives

Avon voters will see one of two state House races, depending on their voting district.

17th House District — Voting District 1

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party: Eleni Kavros DeGraw
• Republican Party: Andrew F. Ziemba

19th House District — Voting District 2

- Democratic Party: Olaleye Onikuyide

5. Secretary of the State

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party: Stephanie Thomas
• Republican Party: Peter Lumaj

6. State Treasurer

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: Erick Russell
• Republican Party, Independent Party: Fred Wilms

7. State Comptroller

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party: Sean Scanlon
• Republican Party: Jennifer S. Tooker

8. Attorney General

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: William Tong
• Republican Party: John Bolton

9. Judge of Probate

Vote for one.

- Democratic Party: David C. Shepard

Avon Voting District Breakdown

Voting On Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polling places open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Avon has three Election Day polling locations:

• Avon High School, 510 West Avon Road
• Thompson Brook School, 150 Thompson Road
• Roaring Brook School, 30 Old Wheeler Lane

Voters must cast their ballots at their assigned polling location, which can be found at MyVote.CT.gov.

Curbside voting will be available at each location. Residents should contact the Registrars of Voters for more information.

Early Voting: Oct. 19 Through Nov. 1

Early voting will be available for 14 consecutive days, beginning Monday, Oct. 19, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 1.

All early voting will take place at the Avon Room in Avon Town Hall, Building 1, 60 West Main St.

The early voting schedule is:

• Monday, Oct. 19, through Monday, Oct. 26: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 28: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Weekend voting is available Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

According to the town, early voters will be asked to verify their eligibility, print and sign their names in an affirmation logbook, mark their ballots privately, and insert them directly into a voting tabulator.

Curbside voting will also be available during early voting.

Absentee Voting

The town's election notice states that voters may request an absentee ballot without providing an excuse for the 2026 election.

Residents can obtain information and applications through the Avon Town Clerk's Office.

The notice lists the following absentee voting procedures:

• Applications: The online application portal opened Sept. 19.
• Ballot availability: Absentee ballots began being issued Oct. 2.
• In-person assistance: Applications are available at the Avon Town Clerk's Office, Building 2, 60 West Main St.
• Contact information: Applicants are encouraged to provide a telephone number and email address in case the Town Clerk needs to resolve an error.
• Ballot completion: Voters must follow the instructions and print and sign their names on the official return envelope.
• Returning ballots: Completed ballots may be returned by mail, placed in an official ballot drop box or delivered in person to the Town Clerk.
• Deadline: Absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The town also reminds residents that Connecticut law restricts who may return another person's absentee ballot.

Additional information is available at MyVote.CT.gov/absentee.

Voter Registration Deadline

The deadline to register online or by mail for the election is Friday, Oct. 16.

Eligible residents who miss that deadline may use same-day registration at designated locations.

• During early voting, Oct. 19-Nov. 1: Avon Room, Town Hall Building 1, around the back of the building.
• On Election Day, Nov. 3: Selectmen's Chambers, Town Hall Building 1.

Additional Election Information

Residents with questions may contact the Avon Registrars of Voters:

• Address: Town Hall, Building 1, 60 West Main St., Avon, CT 06001
• Telephone: 860-409-4350
• Email: rov@avonct.gov
• Election information: MyVote.CT.gov
• Election updates by text: Text VOTE to 860-321-4221.

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