Danbury 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

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.

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 — 24th District

Julie Kushner — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Melissa Lindsey — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

State House Of Representatives

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.

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

Joseph DaSilva Jr. — Democrat.

Christina DeFeo — Republican.

Registrar Of Voters

Joan G. Bielizna — Democrat.

Mary Ann Doran — Republican.

Danbury Charter Questions

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.

Election Day: Where To Vote In Danbury

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:

• Ward 1: Danbury High School — School Gym, Beckerle Street
• Ward 2: Pembroke School — Gym, 34 Pembroke Road
• Ward 3: Stadley Rough School — Gym, 25 Karen Road
• Ward 4: Shelter Rock School — Gym, 2 Crows Nest Lane
• Ward 5: Danbury War Memorial — Gym, Memorial Drive
• Ward 6: Park Avenue School — Gym, 82 Park Avenue
• Ward 7: Westside Middle School Academy, 1 School Ridge Road

Residents unsure of their ward or 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.

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.

Absentee Voting

Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be counted.

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