Politics & Government

Hartford 2021 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

Here's what you need to know concerning the 2021 Hartford local elections including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

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HARTFORD, CT — Hartford residents will head to the polls on Nov. 2 to cast votes for the municipal election.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 2. Voters who are in line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote even after the deadline passes. You can find your poll location at the Secretary of the State website by inputting your information.

You can request an absentee ballot here or you can visit your town clerk's office. All voters are eligible to check the top box that lists "COVID-19" as a reason for requesting an absentee ballot.

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The following candidates will be on the ballot in Hartford:

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Democrats: Francoise C. Deristel-Leger, Tyrnoe V. Walker, Yahaira Escribano

Republican: Bryan Gilbert Callender, Jr.

Working Families Party: Shonta M. Browdy

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