Politics & Government

Manchester 2026 Election Results: Polls Close, Votes Being Counted

Manchester residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

Election Day is here in Manchester.
Election Day is here in Manchester. (Patch Graphic)

MANCHESTER, CT — The polls are closed, and the votes are being counted in Manchester 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.

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Manchester voters will decide several state legislative contests in the Nov. 3, 2026, election, including races for four state House districts and the 4th Senate District. The contests involve representation in the General Assembly on issues including taxes, education, state spending and housing.

State Senate: 4th District

Democratic incumbent MD Rahman is running for another term representing the 4th Senate District, which includes Manchester, Bolton, Andover and Glastonbury. Republican challenger Jenn Jennings is the challenger.

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State House: 9th District

Democratic incumbent Jason Rojas is listed as a candidate for the 9th House District, which includes portions of Manchester and East Hartford. The state's current candidate registration list does not show an opposing candidate for the district.

Rojas has represented the district in the General Assembly and is seeking another term.

State House: 11th District

Democrat Patrick Biggins faces Republican Salema Davis in the 11th House District, which includes part of Manchester.

State House: 12th District

Democratic incumbent Geoffrey Luxenberg is running for another term in the 12th House District. Deena Steinberg, representing the Yankee National Party, is also listed as a candidate.

The district includes portions of Manchester. Luxenberg has represented the district in the General Assembly.

State House: 13th District

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

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.

Thomas A. Robinson is running unopposed for probate judge.

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