BETHEL, CT — Bethel voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect state and federal officials, including Connecticut's governor, members of Congress and representatives in the state legislature.
Races on the ballot include governor, Congress, state Senate, state House, secretary of the state, treasurer, comptroller, attorney general, judge of probate and registrar of voters.
Bethel is in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. However, the town is divided between the 28th and 32nd state Senate districts and the 2nd and 107th state House districts, meaning candidates for those offices vary by voting district.
Here's what to know about the candidates, polling information and voting deadlines, based on Bethel's official 2026 sample ballots.
Governor And Lieutenant Governor
U.S. House — 5th Congressional District
State Senate — 32nd District (Bethel Voting Districts 1 And 2)
State Senate — 28th District (Bethel Voting Districts 3 And 4)
State House Of Representatives — 2nd District (Bethel Voting Districts 1 And 3)
State House Of Representatives — 107th District (Bethel Voting Districts 2 And 4)
Secretary Of The State
State Treasurer
State Comptroller
Attorney General
Judge Of Probate
Registrar Of Voters
Election Day: Where To Vote In Bethel
Bethel voters will cast their ballots at their assigned polling places Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast a ballot.
Residents who are unsure of their voting district can check their assigned location through the Bethel Registrar of Voters or Connecticut's official polling place lookup.
Early Voting
Early voting is underway in Meeting Room A at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St., from Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1.
Voting hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29, when hours will be extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be no early voting Monday, Nov. 2.
Voter Registration
The regular voter registration deadline was Friday, Oct. 16.
Eligible residents who missed that deadline can register and vote through Connecticut's same-day registration process during early voting or on Election Day.
In Bethel, same-day registration is available at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St., during early voting hours and on Election Day.
Same-day registration is not available at regular Election Day polling places. Applicants must provide proof of identity and residency.
Residents can contact the Bethel Registrar of Voters at 203-794-8516 for additional information.
Absentee Voting
Connecticut voters may request an absentee ballot without providing a specific excuse.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, Nov. 2. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Voters can request a ballot through the Connecticut online absentee ballot portal or contact the Bethel town clerk's office.
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