Oxford 2026 Election Guide: Meet The Candidates

OXFORD, CT — Oxford voters will choose state and federal officials Tuesday, Nov. 3, and decide whether to adopt a proposed town charter revision.

Candidates and party lines below appear on the Oxford sample ballot. Click linked names to read completed Patch questionnaires.

Party labels show all printed lines for each candidate. A name appearing on multiple lines represents the same candidate; follow the ballot’s instructions.

Governor, Congress And The Legislature

Governor and lieutenant governor: Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic/Working Families); Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey (Republican/Independent).

U.S. House, 4th Congressional District: Jim Himes (Democratic); Michael Ted Goldstein (Republican); Benjamin Wesley (Independent).

State Senate, 32nd District: Matt Knickerbocker (Democratic); Eric C. Berthel (Republican).

State House, 131st District: Heather Stafford (Democratic); Arnold Jensen (Republican/Independent).

Other Offices On The Ballot

Secretary of the state: Stephanie Thomas (Democratic/Working Families/Independent); Peter Lumaj (Republican).

Treasurer: Erick Russell (Democratic/Working Families); Fred Wilms (Republican/Independent).

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Comptroller: Sean Scanlon (Democratic/Working Families/Independent); Jennifer S. Tooker (Republican).

Attorney general: William Tong (Democratic/Working Families); John Bolton (Republican).

Judge of probate: David Labriola (Republican).

Registrar of voters: Ellen S. Fox (Democratic); Linda Crowe (Republican).

Town Charter Question

Voters will also decide whether to adopt the proposed 2026 charter revision. The full question appears in the town’s official election notice and on the Oxford sample ballot.

Voting Tuesday

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Check your assigned polling place before leaving home. Voters in line by 8 p.m. can vote.

Election Day voting is at Quaker Farms School, 30 Great Oak Road, according to the town’s election notice.

Early voting ended Sunday, Nov. 1. There is no early voting Monday.

Eligible residents can register and vote Tuesday at their town’s designated same-day registration site. Bring proof of identity and residence.

Absentee ballots must reach the voter’s town clerk by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Follow the return instructions supplied with your ballot.

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