Darien 2022 Primaries: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

DARIEN, CT — A Republican and Democratic primary is scheduled for Tuesday in Darien, and Patch has you covered with what you need to know before you head to the polls.

Only registered Democrats and registered Republicans may vote in their respective primaries. Unaffiliated voters are not eligible to vote.

In Darien, the Democratic primary will determine the Democratic candidates for two state offices — secretary of the state and state treasurer — for the Nov. 8 election.

The Republican primary will determine the Republican candidates for the secretary of the state and for two federal offices for Nov. 8 — U.S. Senate and U. S. Representative.

Democratic Primary Ballot

State Rep. Stephanie Thomas, of Norwalk, won her party's endorsement for secretary of state. She will face off against New Haven Director of Health Maritza Bond.

Attorney Erik Russell, of New Haven, was endorsed to run for state treasurer. Voters will choose between Russell, investment manager Dita Bhargava, of Greenwich, and President of Elm City Communities in New Haven, Karen Dubois-Walton. Democrat Shawn Wooden stepped down as treasurer earlier this year.

Republican Primary Ballot

Madison resident and former state Rep. Themis Klarides (endorsed candidate), Republican National Committee member Leora Levy, of Greenwich, and Peter Lumaj, an attorney from Fairfield, are vying to face incumbent Richard Blumenthal for U.S. Senator in November.

Former Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson (endorsed candidate) is facing off against Greenwich's Michael Ted Goldstein, a Board Certified Physician and lawyer, for the opportunity to challenge incumbent Congressman Jim Himes in the 4th Congressional District.

Party-endorsed candidate Dominic Rapini, an employee of Apple, is running against state Rep. Terrie E. Wood, of Darien. New Britain mayoral aide Brock Weber qualified for the primary but ended his campaign earlier this summer.

Polling Places & Hours

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls at 8 p.m.

• District 1: Board of Education building, 35 Leroy Ave.
• District 2: Temporarily relocated to the Mather Center at 2 Renshaw Road, accessible by the lower parking lot at Town Hall.
• District 3: Noroton Heights Fire Department, 209 Noroton Ave.
• District 4: Hindley School, 10 Nearwater Lane.
• District 5: Temporarily relocated to the Mather Center at 2 Renshaw Road, accessible by the lower parking lot at Town Hall.
• District 6: Moved to the Mather Center permanently as a result of the 2020 state redistricting.