Southington 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

SOUTHINGTON, CT — On Nov. 3, residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, Congress, state representative, and state senate.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

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

U.S. House of Representatives — 1st Congressional District

• Democratic Party: Luke Bronin
• Republican Party: Amy Chai
• Green Party: Mary L. Sanders

State Senate — 16th District

• Democratic Party: Jack Perry
• Republican Party / Independent Party: Rob Sampson

State House of Representatives

22nd District

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party: Rebecca Martinez
• Republican Party / Independent Party: Richard Mette

30th District

• Democratic Party: Linda Pierce
• Republican Party / Independent Party: Donna M. Veach

80th District

• Democratic Party: Cheryl Hilton
• Republican Party: Gale L. Mastrofrancesco

81st District

• Democratic Party / Independent Party: Chris Poulos
• Republican Party: Timothy J. Wilk

Secretary of the State

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party / Independent Party: Stephanie Thomas
• Republican Party: Peter Lumaj

State Treasurer

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party: Erick Russell
• Republican Party / Independent Party: Fred Wilms

State Comptroller

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party / Independent Party: Sean Scanlon
• Republican Party: Jennifer S. Tooker

Attorney General

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party: William Tong
• Republican Party: John Bolton

Judge of Probate

- Democratic Party / Republican Party: Matt Jalowiec

Southington Referendum — $86.7 Million Elementary Facilities Plan

Voters will also decide whether to authorize $86,675,560 in municipal borrowing for the town's Elementary Facilities Plan.

The proposal includes:

• Construction of a new Kelley Elementary School.
• Renovations and a fit-out of South End Elementary School.
• Closure of Flanders Elementary School.
• Repurposing the Flanders Elementary School building and property for municipal and community use.

Voters will select Yes or No on the referendum question.

From Oct. 26: 'Southington's Massive School Project: What You Need To Know'

Source: Southington's official sample ballots for the Nov. 3, 2026, state election. State House candidates vary by voting district. Candidates appearing on multiple party lines are listed once per race.

Southington Election Day Polling Locations

Southington has nine voting districts. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The town's Election Day polling places are:

• District 1: South End School, 10 Maxwell Noble Drive.
• District 2: Derynoski School, 240 Main St.
• District 3: Oshana School, 70 Church St.
• District 4: Kennedy School, 1071 South Main St., Plantsville.
• District 5: Strong School, 820 Marion Ave., Plantsville.
• District 6: Kelley School, 501 Ridgewood Road.
• District 7: Thalberg School, 145 Dunham Road.
• District 8: DePaolo School, 385 Pleasant St.
• District 9: Hatton School, 70 Spring Lake Road.

Special Voting For Referendum

According to the town's election notice, nonresident taxpayers and resident taxpayers who are not registered to vote may be eligible to vote on the local referendum question.

Those eligible under the applicable taxpayer voting rules may cast their referendum ballots at the Southington Registrar of Voters' office in Southington Town Hall, 75 Main St., on Election Day.

Residents can check their voter registration status and assigned polling location through the Connecticut Secretary of the State's voter lookup website.

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

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