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

MANCHESTER, 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.

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 Lisa Deane is also listed as a candidate for the seat.

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.

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.