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

CANTON, CT — On Nov. 3, residents will vote for several key federal and state positions, including 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

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• 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

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• 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.

Early Voting Dates And Hours

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, giving residents 14 days to cast their ballots before Election Day.

All early voting will take place at the Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave., Collinsville.

The schedule is as follows:

• Oct. 19-26: 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.
• Oct. 30-Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

How Early Voting Works

According to the town, residents must be registered Canton voters to participate in early voting.

Voters must check in and present identification at the early voting location.

The town's updated instructions also state that voters will sign an affirmation of identity and eligibility before receiving their ballots.

After marking their ballots, voters will insert them into a ballot tabulator.

The town said early voting ballots will be securely stored in the Canton Town Hall vault until Election Day, when they will be counted.

Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballots will be counted at Canton High School Gymnasium, 76 Simonds Ave., according to the town's election notice.

The notice, dated Oct. 5, was issued by Canton Town Clerk Maureen Frink.

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.

Same-day voter registration is available every day during early voting and on Election Day.

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.

See related: Same Day Registration Information

For more information on voting in Canton, click on this link.