Meriden 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

MERIDEN, CT — Election Day is here, and there are several key federal and state positions on the ballot, including the office of governor, Congress, state senate, and state representative.

Here's what's on the ballot in Meriden:

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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 U.S. Congress in the 5th District, the candidates are: Democrat Jahana Hayes (also endorsed by the Working Families Party) and Republican Chris Shea.

For state senate in the 13th senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Jack Fazzino (also endorsed by the Working Families Party) and Independent Party candidate Lamar Terrell.

For state representative in the 82nd House District, Democrat Michael Quinn is running unopposed.

In the 83rd House District, the candidates are Democrat Chad Cardillo (also endorsed by the Working Families Party and Independent Party) and Republican Bob Ham.

In the 84th House District, Democrat Hilda Santiago is running unopposed.

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, Ariana F. Ceneviva is endorsed by both the Democratic and Republican parties.

For Registrar of Voters, the candidates are Democrat Staci M. Roy and Republican Suzanne Flynn.

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.

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