STAFFORD, 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.
For Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the candidates are Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, Democrats, and Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey, Republicans. Lamont and Bysiewicz are also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Fazio and Corey are endorsed by the Independent Party.
For The U.S. House, the candidates are longtime incumbent Joe Courtney and Republican challenger George Austin.
Stafford voters will choose a state senator and state representative in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. The contests are for the 35th Senate District and the 52nd House District, which includes Stafford, Somers, Union and Woodstock.
Republican incumbent Jeff Gordon faces Democrat Ethan Werstler.
The 35th Senate District includes Stafford, Tolland, Vernon, Ellington, Coventry, Willington and several other northeastern Connecticut towns.
Republican incumbent Kurt Vail faces Democrat Vincent Tocci.
The 52nd House District includes Stafford, Somers, Union and Woodstock
See sample ballots statewide on the secretary of the state's office portal by clicking here.
For Secretary of the State, the candidates are Stephanie Thomas, a Democrat, and Peter Lumaj, a Republican. Thomas is also endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.
For treasurer the candidates are Erick Russell, a Democrat, and Fred Wilms, a Republican. Russell is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, while Wilms is endorsed by the Independent Party.
For Comptroller, the candidates are Sean Scanlon, a Democrat, and Jennifer S. Tooker, a Republican. Scanlon is endorsed by both the Working Families and Independent parties.
For Attorney General, the candidates are William Tong, a Democrat, and John Bolton, a Republican. Tong is also endorsed by the Working Families Party.
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
Mail-In And Absentee Voting
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 2. The first day ballots are issued on Oct. 2.
Absentee ballot applications are available for download online at the Secretary of the State's website (at 2026 Absentee Voting - Updates and Information) and at the Town Clerk's Office in each town.
See related: Connecticut Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal.
Voting In Person
Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. You can use the Secretary of State's website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Early Voting
Early voting is available between Oct. 19 and Nov. 1, according to the Secretary of State website. The hours of early voting are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, except that the hours are extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the last Tuesday and Thursday (October 27 & 29, 2026) before the election.
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