Primaries 2026: Who's On Berlin's Ballot, What You Need To Know

BERLIN, CT — National and state elections are taking place on Nov. 3, but before that big day, the candidate slates must be finalized.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Democrats and Republicans will head to the polls for primaries, where registered members of each party will choose who will be on the November ballot.

For example, statewide, Gov. Ned Lamont is being challenged by challenger Josh Elliot for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, so every town's Democrats will be making that decision.

Other hopefuls will also be on the ballot for both parties, depending on the town.

In Berlin, candidates will be on the primary ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 11, when polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

They are:

For Democratic governor, voters will choose between:

• Ned Lamont, the party-endorsed candidate and two-term incumbent.
• Josh Elliott.

For Democratic U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District, voters will choose among:

• Luke Bronin, the party-endorsed candidate.
• Ruth Fortune.
• Jillian Gilchrest.
• U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, D-1st District, a 14-term incumbent.

Under Connecticut primary rules, endorsed candidates are identified on the ballot with an asterisk.

Berlin voters will have seven days of early voting ahead of Connecticut's Aug. 11 primary elections.

Early voting will take place Aug. 3 through Aug. 9 in Meeting Room 102A at Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road.

The schedule is as follows:

• Monday, Aug. 3: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 4: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 5: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 6: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 7: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 8: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 9: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Registered Berlin voters may cast their ballots in person at the early voting site during any of the scheduled hours.

Voters who choose to vote on Primary Day, Tuesday, Aug. 11, must vote at their assigned polling place. Berlin's polling locations are:

• District 1: Willard School, 1088 Norton Road, Berlin
• District 2: Griswold School, 133 Heather Lane, Kensington
• District 3: Hubbard School, 139 Grove St., East Berlin

Polls on Primary Day will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for eligible registered voters.

For all Berlin primary information, click on this link.

For all Democratic and Republican primary ballots, click on this link.

For complete voter/election information from the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Office, click on this link.