Stafford 2026 Election Results: Polls Close, Votes Being Counted

Stafford residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

By Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff

Nov 3, 2026 8:00 PM EST

Election Day tallying is underway in Stafford. (Patch Graphic)

STAFFORD, CT — The polls are closed, and the votes are being counted in Stafford 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.

State Senate: 35th District

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.

State House: 52nd District

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.

Carolyn McCaffrey is running unopposed for probate judge.