Glastonbury 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting Details

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

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 The U.S. House, the candidates are Democrat Luke Bronin, Republican Amy Chai, Green Party candidate Mary L. Sanders and independent write-in candidate Mark Stewart Greenstein.

Glastonbury voters will participate in four state legislative contests in the Nov. 3, 2026, election: the 4th Senate District and the 13th, 31st and 55th House districts. The candidates vary by district, and residents should check their address to determine which House race appears on their ballot.

State Senate: 4th District

Democratic incumbent MD Rahman faces Republican Jenn Jennings in the 4th Senate District, which includes Glastonbury, Manchester, Bolton and Andover.

State House: 13th District

Democratic incumbent Jason Doucette faces Republican Bianca Stanescu in the 13th House District, which includes portions of Glastonbury and Manchester.

State House: 31st District

Independent incumbent Jill Barry is running against Democrat Moise Carelus and Republican Susan Dzialo in the 31st House District, which covers Glastonbury.

State House: 55th District

Republican incumbent Steve Weir faces Democrat Ellen Paul in the 55th House District, which includes portions of Glastonbury, Andover, Bolton, Hebron and Marlborough.

See sample ballots statewide on the secretary of the state's office portal by clicking here.

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.

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.

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.

Early Voting

Early voting is available between Oct. 19 and 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.