Stamford 2022 Primaries: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

STAMFORD, CT — A Republican and Democratic primary is scheduled for Tuesday in Stamford, and Patch has you covered with what you need to know before you head to the polls.

Only registered Democrats and registered Republicans may vote in their respective primaries. Unaffiliated voters are not eligible to vote.

In Stamford, the Democratic primary will determine the Democratic candidates for two state offices — secretary of the state and state treasurer — for the Nov. 8 election.

The Republican primary will determine the Republican candidates for the secretary of the state and for two federal offices for Nov. 8 — U.S. Senate and U. S. Representative.

Democratic Primary Ballot

State Rep. Stephanie Thomas, of Norwalk, won her party's endorsement for secretary of state. She will face off against New Haven Director of Health Maritza Bond.

Attorney Erik Russell, of New Haven, was endorsed to run for state treasurer. Voters will choose between Russell, investment manager Dita Bhargava, of Greenwich, and President of Elm City Communities in New Haven, Karen Dubois-Walton. Democrat Shawn Wooden stepped down as treasurer earlier this year.

Republican Primary Ballot

Madison resident and former state Rep. Themis Klarides (endorsed candidate), Republican National Committee member Leora Levy, of Greenwich, and Peter Lumaj, an attorney from Fairfield, are vying to face incumbent Richard Blumenthal for U.S. Senator in November.

Former Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson (endorsed candidate) is facing off against Greenwich's Michael Ted Goldstein, a Board Certified Physician and lawyer, for the opportunity to challenge incumbent Congressman Jim Himes in the 4th Congressional District.

Party-endorsed candidate Dominic Rapini, an employee of Apple, is running against state Rep. Terrie E. Wood, of Darien. New Britain mayoral aide Brock Weber qualified for the primary but ended his campaign earlier this summer.

Polling Places & Hours

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls at 8 p.m. Ballots can be dropped off at the Stamford Government Center or at the Harry Bennett Branch Library at 115 Vine Road.

Polling Locations

To check your polling location, click here. It's important to note that because of redistricting, a number of polling locations have changed.

• District 1: The Star Center-Old Star of the Sea, 1170 Shippan Ave.
• District 2: Domus (old Rogers School), 15 Frank St., entrance.
• District 3: K.T. Murphy Elementary School (rear), 38 George St., entrance.
• District 4: Strawberry Hill School (rear), 193 Fifth St., entrance.
• District 5: Stamford High School (rear), 84 Hillandale Ave., entrance.
• District 6: Saint Bridget of Ireland Church, 278 Strawberry Hill Ave.
• District 7: Congregation Agudath Sholom (only for Aug. 9), 181 Colonial Road, entrance.
• District 8: South End Branch Library, 34 Woodland Ave.
• District 9: Salvation Army, 198 Selleck St.
• District 10: Westover Magnet Elementary School, 412 Stillwater Ave.
• District 11: Cloonan Middle School (side), 11 Powell Place, entrance.
• District 12: Stillmeadow Elementary School, 800 Stillwater Road
• District 13: Rippowam Middle School, 381 High Ridge Road
• District 14: Dolan Middle School, 51 Toms Road, front entry.
• District 15: Springdale Elementary School, 1227 Hope St., entrance.
• District 16: Turn of River Middle School, 117 Vine Road
• District 17: Roxbury Elementary School, 751 West Hill Road
• District 18: Turn of River Middle School, 117 Vine Road
• District 19: Davenport Ridge Elementary School, 1300 Newfield Ave.
• District 20: Northeast School, 82 Scofieldtown Road
• District 21: Scofield Magnet Middle School, 641 Scofieldtown Road
• District 22: Long Ridge Fire Department, 366 Old Long Ridge Road
• District 23: Saint Bridget of Ireland Church, 278 Strawberry Hill Ave.
• District 24: Scofield Magnet Middle School, 641 Scofieldtown Road