Cheshire 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Ballot Questions & More

CHESHIRE, CT — On Nov. 3, residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, Congress, state senate and state representative.

Here's what's on the ballot in Cheshire:

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For Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the candidates are Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, Democrats, and Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey, Republicans. Lamont and Bysiewicz are also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Fazio and Corey are endorsed by the Independent Party.

For U.S. Congress, the candidates are: Democrat Jahana Hayes (also endorsed by the Working Families Party) and Republican Chris Shea.

For state senate in the 13th senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Jack Fazzino (also endorsed by the Working Families Party) and Independent Party candidate Lamar Terrell.

For state senate in the 16th senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Jack Perry and Republican Rob Sampson (also endorsed by the Independent Party).

In the 83rd House District, the candidates are Democrat Chad Cardillo (also endorsed by the Working Families Party and Independent Party) and Republican Bob Ham.

In the 89th House District, Republican Lezlye Zupkus is running unopposed.

In the 103rd House District, Democrat Liz Linehan is also endorsed by the Independent Party, and Jeff Weiss is the Republican candidate.

For Secretary of the State, the candidates are Stephanie Thomas, a Democrat, and Peter Lumaj, a Republican. Thomas is also endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.

For treasurer, the candidates are Erick Russell, a Democrat, and Fred Wilms, a Republican. Russell is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Wilms is endorsed by the Independent Party.

For Comptroller, the candidates are Sean Scanlon, a Democrat, and Jennifer S. Tooker, a Republican. Scanlon is endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.

For Attorney General, the candidates are William Tong, a Democrat, and John Bolton, a Republican. Tong is also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

For Judge of Probate, Matt Jalowiec is endorsed by both the Democratic and Republican parties.

For Registrar of Voters, the candidates are Democrat Matt Hall and Petitioning Candidate Sylvia P. Nichols.

Residents will also vote on the following ballot questions (with explanatory text below):

1. "Shall the Town of Cheshire appropriate $1,100,000 for a replacement salt shed at the Public Works Garage and authorize the issue of $1,100,000 bonds and notes to finance the appropriation, the amount of such bonds and notes to be reduced by the amount of project grants received?"

If approved, this would appropriate ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,100,000) for costs related to the installation of a modern, pre-engineered replacement salt shed at the Public Works Garage, as set forth in the 2026-2027 Capital Expenditure Plan. The appropriation may be spent on removal, acquisition, installation and construction, site and related improvements, design, engineering, consultant and legal costs, net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Town Council shall determine the scope and particulars of the project and may reduce or modify the project scope; and the entire appropriation may be expended on the project as so reduced or modified. The estimated average annual taxpayer impact of financing this appropriation would be $6.46 per year over twenty years for an average-valued residential property with two vehicles.^

2. "Shall the Town of Cheshire appropriate $2,350,000 for the Road Improvement Program and authorize the issue of $2,350,000 bonds and notes to finance the appropriation, the amount of such bonds and notes to be reduced by the amount of project grants received?"

If approved, this would appropriate TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,350,000) for costs related to the road improvement program, as set forth in the 2026-2027 Capital Expenditure Plan, including but not limited to road treatments such as restoration, milling and paving, chip seal, micro-seal, crack seal and other surface treatments. The appropriation may be spent on design, construction, equipment and materials, engineering, demolition and removal of materials, consultant and legal fees, related improvements, repairs or renovations, net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Town Council shall determine the scope and particulars of the project and may reduce or modify the project scope; and the entire appropriation may be expended on the project as so reduced or modified. The estimated average annual taxpayer impact of financing this appropriation would be $13.63 per year over twenty years for an average-valued residential property with two vehicles.^

3. "Shall the Town of Cheshire appropriate $1,375,000 for road reconstruction of Dickerman Road and authorize the issue of $1,375,000 bonds and notes to finance the appropriation, the amount of such bonds and notes to be reduced by the amount of project grants received?"

If approved, this would appropriate ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,375,000) for costs related to the reconstruction of Dickerman Road, as set forth in the 2026-2027 Capital Expenditure Plan. The appropriation may be spent on design, construction, equipment and materials, engineering, consultant and legal fees, related improvements, repairs or renovations, removal of materials, net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Town Council shall determine the scope and particulars of the project and may reduce or modify the project scope; and the entire appropriation may be expended on the project as so reduced or modified. The estimated average annual taxpayer impact of financing this appropriation would be $8.04 per year over twenty years for an average-valued residential property with two vehicles.^

4. "Shall the Town of Cheshire appropriate $1,000,000 for acquisition of land for recreational, open space, conservation, educational and/or municipal purposes and authorize the issue of $1,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the appropriation, the amount of such bonds and notes to be reduced by the amount of project grants received?"

If approved, this would appropriate That the Town of Cheshire appropriate ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) for costs related to the acquisition of land to be used for recreational, open space, conservation, educational and/or municipal purposes, as set forth in the 2026-2027 Capital Expenditure Plan. The appropriation may be spent on inspection, appraisal, acquisition and legal costs, net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Town Council shall determine the scope and particulars of the project and may reduce or modify the project scope; and the entire appropriation may be expended on the project as so reduced or modified. The estimated average annual taxpayer impact of financing this appropriation would be $5.89 per year over twenty years for an average-valued residential property with two vehicles.^

5. "Shall the Town of Cheshire appropriate $875,000 for safety and drainage improvements to the loading dock area at Cheshire High School and authorize the issue of $875,000 bonds and notes to finance the appropriation, the amount of such bonds and notes to be reduced by the amount of project grants received?"

If approved, this would appropriate EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($875,000) for costs related to safety and drainage improvements to the loading dock area at Cheshire High School, as set forth in 2026-2027 Capital Expenditure Plan, including, but not limited to, reconstruction of the loading dock, stormwater system improvements, parking lot reconfiguration and post-design underground utility and geotechnical surveys. The appropriation may be spent on planning and design, construction, demolition and removal of existing materials, installation, equipment and materials, engineering, paving, site improvements, consultant and legal fees, related improvements, repairs or renovations, net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Town Council shall determine the scope and particulars of the project and may reduce or modify the project scope; and the entire appropriation may be expended on the project as so reduced or modified. The estimated average annual taxpayer impact of financing this appropriation would be $5.17 per year over twenty years for an average-valued residential property with two vehicles.^

^ The estimated average annual taxpayer impact stated under each question above assumes a 4.0% borrowing rate for financing costs over twenty years and the current average-valued residential property of $425,303 full value ($297,712 assessed value) and two average motor vehicles of $17,147 full value (12,003 assessed value) each.

Early Voting

Early voting is available until Nov. 1, according to the Secretary of State website. The hours of early voting are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, except that the hours are extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the last Tuesday and Thursday (October 27 & 29, 2026) before the election.

Voting In Person

Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. You can use the Secretary of State's website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

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.

See related: Same Day Registration Information

Mail-In And Absentee Voting

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 2. The first day ballots are issued on Oct. 2.

Absentee ballot applications are available for download online at the Secretary of the State's website (at 2026 Absentee Voting - Updates and Information) and at the Town Clerk's Office in each town.

See related: Connecticut Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal.