DANBURY, CT — Danbury residents will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect state and federal officials and decide two proposed changes to the city's charter.
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.
Danbury voters are divided among five state House districts, meaning candidates for state representative will vary by address.
Here are the candidates running for state and federal office in Danbury, along with their party affiliations and endorsements.
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.
Jahana Hayes — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
Chris Shea — Republican.
Julie Kushner — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
Melissa Lindsey — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.
2nd District
Raghib Allie-Brennan — Democrat.
Deborah K. Rizzo — Republican.
108th District
Anne Weisberg — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
Patrick Callahan — Republican.
109th District
Farley A. Santos — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.
Ed Vachovetz — Republican.
110th District
Bob Godfrey — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
Anthony Rongetti — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.
138th District
Kenneth Gucker — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.
Irving Fox — Republican.
Stephanie Thomas — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.
Peter Lumaj — Republican.
Erick Russell — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
Fred Wilms — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.
Sean Scanlon — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.
Jennifer S. Tooker — Republican.
William Tong — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
John Bolton — Republican.
Joseph DaSilva Jr. — Democrat.
Christina DeFeo — Republican.
Joan G. Bielizna — Democrat.
Mary Ann Doran — Republican.
Danbury voters will also decide two proposed revisions to the City Charter.
Question 1: Four-Year Terms For Municipal Officials
The first question asks whether the city should extend municipal elected officials' terms to four years, beginning with the November 2027 municipal election.
The proposal covers the mayor, town clerk, treasurer, City Council, Zoning Commission, zoning alternates and constables. It also includes changes to Board of Education members' terms under a separate provision.
Question 2: Additional Charter Revisions
The second question asks whether voters approve the remaining charter revisions recommended by the Charter Revision Commission and approved by the City Council.
Voters can review the full wording of both questions and explanatory materials before casting their ballots.
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.
Danbury's seven Election Day polling locations are:
Residents unsure of their ward or voting district can use the Connecticut Secretary of the State's polling place lookup tool.
Connecticut offers same-day voter registration for eligible residents who missed the regular registration deadline.
Residents can register and vote on Election Day at a designated same-day registration location. This is separate from the city's regular ward polling places.
Voters should confirm Danbury's designated same-day registration location before heading out.
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.
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