Brookfield 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

BROOKFIELD, CT — Brookfield residents 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 and judge of probate.

Brookfield is in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District and 107th state House District. However, the town is divided between two state Senate districts, meaning candidates for that office will vary depending on where residents live.

Here are the candidates running for state and federal office in Brookfield, along with their party affiliations and endorsements.

Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz — Democrats, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey — Republicans, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

U.S. House — 5th Congressional District

Jahana Hayes — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Chris Shea — Republican.

State Senate

30th District — Brookfield Voting Districts 1 And 2

Aaron Zimmer — Democrat.

Stephen G. Harding — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

32nd District — Brookfield Voting District 3

Matt Knickerbocker — Democrat.

Eric C. Berthel — Republican.

State House Of Representatives — 107th District

Julie Kerton — Democrat.

Martin J. Foncello — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

Secretary Of The State

Stephanie Thomas — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

Peter Lumaj — Republican.

State Treasurer

Erick Russell — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Fred Wilms — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

State Comptroller

Sean Scanlon — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

Jennifer S. Tooker — Republican.

Attorney General

William Tong — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

John Bolton — Republican.

Judge Of Probate

Robin Mann — Democrat.

Marty Landgrebe — Republican.

Election Day: Where To Vote In Brookfield

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Brookfield's Election Day polling locations are:

• District 1: Candlewood Lake Elementary School, 100 Candlewood Lake Road.
• District 2: Brookfield High School, Big Gym, right side along Long Meadow Hill Road, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road.
• District 3: Brookfield High School, Big Gym, left side along the athletic fields, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road.

Residents unsure of their voting district can use the Connecticut Secretary of the State's polling place lookup tool.

Same-Day Voter Registration

Connecticut offers same-day voter registration for eligible residents who missed the regular registration deadline.

In Brookfield, residents can register and vote on Election Day at Brookfield Town Hall, Room 135, 100 Pocono Road.

Same-day registration is not available at the town's regular Election Day polling places.

Residents can contact the Brookfield Registrar of Voters for additional information.

Absentee Voting

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, Nov. 2.

Completed absentee ballots must be received by the town clerk's office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be counted.

Voters with outstanding absentee ballots should contact the Brookfield town clerk's office for information about returning their ballots.