Newtown 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

NEWTOWN, CT — Newtown residents will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect state and federal officials, including Connecticut's governor, members of Congress and representatives in the state legislature.

Races on the ballot include governor, Congress, state Senate, state House, secretary of the state, treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and judge of probate.

Newtown is divided between two state House districts, meaning candidates for state representative will vary depending on where residents live.

Here are the candidates running for state and federal office in Newtown, along with their party affiliations and endorsements.

Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz — Democrats, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey — Republicans, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

U.S. House — 5th Congressional District

Jahana Hayes — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Chris Shea — Republican.

State Senate — 28th District

Rob Blanchard — Democrat, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

Amybeth Laroche — Republican.

State House Of Representatives

106th District — Voting Districts 1-6, 2-6 And 3-6

Michelle Embree Ku — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Mitch Bolinsky — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

107th District — Voting District 1-7

Julie Kerton — Democrat.

Martin J. Foncello — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

Secretary Of The State

Stephanie Thomas — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

Peter Lumaj — Republican.

State Treasurer

Erick Russell — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Fred Wilms — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

State Comptroller

Sean Scanlon — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

Jennifer S. Tooker — Republican.

Attorney General

William Tong — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

John Bolton — Republican.

Judge Of Probate

Steven Boa DeMoura — Democrat.

Election Day: Where To Vote In Newtown

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Newtown's Election Day polling locations are:

• Districts 1-6 and 1-7: Newtown Middle School
• District 2-6: Newtown High School
• District 3-6: Reed Intermediate School

Residents unsure of their voting district can use the Connecticut Secretary of the State's polling place lookup tool.

Same-Day Voter Registration

Connecticut offers same-day voter registration for eligible residents who missed the regular registration deadline.

Residents can register and vote on Election Day at a designated same-day registration location, separate from the town's regular polling places.

Voters should confirm Newtown's designated same-day registration location before heading out.

Absentee Voting

Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be counted.

Voters with outstanding absentee ballots should contact the Newtown town clerk's office for information about returning their ballots.