Canton 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Canton, including the candidates, polling places, and more.

By Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff

Nov 2, 2026 10:46 AM EST

From candidate slates to polling place information, Election Day is upon us. (Patch Graphics)

CANTON, 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.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Vote for one

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

Representative in Congress — 5th U.S. District

Vote for one

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

State Senator — 8th Senate District

Vote for one

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

State Representative — 17th House District

Vote for one

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

Secretary of the State

Vote for one

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

State Treasurer

Vote for one

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

State Comptroller

Vote for one

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

Attorney General

Vote for one

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

Judge of Probate

Vote for one

- Democratic Party: David C. Shepard

Source: State of Connecticut, Canton Official Sample Ballot, Nov. 3, 2026.

Election Day Polling Location

Canton has one polling location for the Nov. 3 election at the Canton High School Gymnasium, 76 Simonds Ave., Canton.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voting tabulators will be used.

Residents can find additional election information through the Town of Canton website.

Same Day Registration

Connecticut has Same Day Registration on Election Day itself for voters who need it.

If you miss the deadline for registering for an election, you can register and vote in-person on Election Day at your town's Same Day Registration location.