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2026 Primary Day Sample Ballots Released For Ridgefield

The primary election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The primary election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Patch Graphics)

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The Connecticut Secretary of the State has made available sample ballots for Primary Day in Ridgefield, Aug. 11.

All districts will feature the Democratic primary for gubernatorial candidacy — incumbent Ned Lamont and the challenger, Josh Elliott.

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Lamont is campaigning on his record in office and promises to continue pursuing tax relief, fiscal stability and programs intended to lower household costs. Elliott is challenging him from the party's progressive wing, arguing Connecticut needs a more aggressive approach to taxation, energy, housing, education and health care.

Related: Connecticut Democratic Primary: What To Know About Lamont, Elliott Before Election Day

Registered Republicans in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, which includes Ridgefield, will cast their votes in a primary for a candidate to take on incumbent Democrat Jim Himes.

Running for that nomination are Dr. Michael Goldstein, a physician and attorney, who lost to Himes in 2024, and Daniel Miressi, a former professional hockey player and current youth hockey coach, who ran unsuccessfully against state Sen. Bob Duff in 2022.

Goldstein is the party-endorsed candidate, while Miressi is a petitioning candidate.

Related: Goldstein vs. Miressi In 4th Congressional District Republican Primary: What To Know

The primary election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Early voting runs Aug. 3-9.

Voters can verify their registration status, polling location and sample ballot through the Connecticut secretary of the state's office.

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