ELLINGTON/SOMERS, CT — Ellington and Somers voters will choose state and federal leaders Nov. 3, but their legislative ballots will differ. Ellington is split among three state Senate districts, while Somers is entirely in the 7th.
The Ellington, Somers sample ballots show the candidates and party lines below. Where a name appears on more than one party line, those entries refer to the same candidate. Follow the ballot's instructions for each office.
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Ellington Voting District 1 — 3rd Senate District
Ellington Voting District 2 — 35th Senate District
Ellington Voting District 3 and all Somers voters — 7th Senate District
Ellington — 57th District
Foster is the only printed candidate for this office on Ellington's sample ballots.
Somers — 52nd District
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Ellington: Elisa H. Bartlett, Democratic Party. Somers: Carolyn McCaffrey, Republican Party. Each is the only printed candidate for probate judge on the respective town's ballot.
Ellington: Joann Scott, Democratic Party; Jennifer Dzen, Republican Party.
Somers: Joseph Robidoux, Democratic Party; David P. McCaffrey, Republican Party.
| Town / voting district | Congress | State Senate | State House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington 1 | 2nd | 3rd | 57th |
| Ellington 2 | 2nd | 35th | 57th |
| Ellington 3 | 2nd | 7th | 57th |
| Somers 1 | 2nd | 7th | 52nd |
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote at the location assigned to your address.
The local voting information lists these polling places:
| Voting district | Polling place |
|---|---|
| Ellington 1 and 3 | Ellington High School, 37 Maple St. |
| Ellington 2 | Crystal Lake School, 59 South Road |
| Somers 1 | Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main St. |
Use the state voter-information page and polling-place lookup to check your registration and assigned location before heading out.
Somers' polling place and hours are also listed in the town's official election notice.
Early voting began Oct. 19 and continues daily through Sunday, Nov. 1, including weekends. The remaining schedule is:
Early-voting locations and details:
There is no early voting Monday, Nov. 2.
Any eligible registered voter may request an absentee ballot without giving a reason. Applications go through the town clerk; the state lists Monday, Nov. 2, as the request deadline for this election.
Return the completed ballot to your own town clerk by mail, in person or through your town's official ballot drop box. It must arrive by 8 p.m. Nov. 3 to count. Print and sign your name on the return envelope and follow the instructions supplied with the ballot.
See the state's current absentee-ballot instructions and application options for details, including restrictions on returning someone else's ballot.
The regular Oct. 16 registration deadline has passed, but eligible residents can register and vote during early-voting hours or on Election Day through same-day registration. Bring proof of identity and residence.
Election Day same-day registration locations are:
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