Mansfield 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

MANSFIELD, CT — On Tuesday, Mansfield residents cast their votes (those who did not opt for early voting) 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 longtime Democratic incumbent Joe Courtney and Republican George Austin.

Mansfield voters will participate in three state legislative races in the Nov. 3, 2026, election: the 29th Senate District and the 50th and 54th House districts. The town is represented by two state House districts, so the candidates on an individual voter's ballot depend on their address.

State Senate: 29th District

Democratic incumbent Mae Flexer faces Republican Chris Reddy. The 29th Senate District includes Mansfield and communities in northeastern Connecticut.

State House: 50th District

Democratic incumbent Patrick Boyd faces Republican Anthony Emilio.

State House: 54th District

Democratic incumbent Gregg Haddad is "officially" running unopposed. Republican Charles Ausburger had filed initial paperwork but is not on the official ballot.

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.

For Judge of Probate, Sophia H. Shaikh is running without opposition.

Running for Registrar of Voters are Ronald Manizza (D) and Alfred E. Fratoni (R).

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

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.