Ridgefield 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ridgefield voters 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.

Ridgefield voters are in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District; 26th state Senate District; and 42nd and 111th state Assembly Districts.

Here’s what to know about the candidates, polling information and voting deadlines, based on the official 2026 Ridgefield sample ballot.

Governor And Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz — Democratic Party, Working Families Party
• Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey — Republican Party, Independent Party

U.S. House — 4th Congressional District

• Jim Himes — Democratic Party
• Michael Ted Goldstein — Republican Party
• Benjamin Wesley — Independent Party

State Senate — 26th District

• Samantha Nestor — Democratic Party
• Alma Sarelli — Republican Party, Independent Party

State House Of Representatives — 42nd District

• Savet Constantine — Democratic Party, Independent Party

State House Of Representatives — 111th District

• Aimee Berger-Girvalo — Democratic Party, Independent Party
• Blake Consentino — Republican Party

Secretary Of The State

• Stephanie Thomas — Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party
• Peter Lumaj — Republican Party

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell — Democratic Party, Working Families Party
• Fred Wilms — Republican Party, Independent Party

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon — Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party
• Jennifer S. Tooker — Republican Party

Attorney General

• William Tong — Democratic Party, Working Families Party
• John Bolton — Republican Party

Judge Of Probate

• Steven Boa DeMoura — Democratic Party

Registrar of Voters

• Jennifer Caron — Democratic Party
• Wayne Floegel— Republican Party

Election Day: Sample Ballots and Where To Vote In Ridgefield

Voting District 1– East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge
Voting District 2– Scotts Ridge Middle School, 750 North Salem Road
Voting District 3– Yanity Gym, 60 Prospect Street
Voting District 4- East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. may cast a ballot.

Early Voting Begins At Town Hall

Early voting runs Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 400 Main St. Hours are extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29. Voters who missed the Oct. 16 registration deadline can use same-day registration at Town Hall during early voting or on Election Day. Absentee ballots are open to all voters and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Absentee Voting

Connecticut voters may request an absentee ballot without providing a specific excuse.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, Nov. 2. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters can request a ballot through the Connecticut online absentee ballot portal or contact the Wilton town clerk’s office.