Stratford 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting Details

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

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 U.S. Congress, the candidates are: Rosa L. DeLauro, Democrat; Christopher Lancia, Republican; and Thomas Egan, Independent Party.

For state senate in the 21st senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Carolann Reid and Republican Jason Perillo (also endorsed by the Independent Party).

In the 23rd senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Herron Gaston and New Movement Party candidate Natasha Williams.

For state representative in the 120th District, the candidates are Democrat Kaitlyn Shake (also endorsed by Working Families Party) and Republican Troy D. Gargiulo (also endorsed by the Independent Party).

In the 121st House District, the candidates are Democrat Joseph P. Gresko and Republican Rafael Irizarry.

In the 122nd House District, the candidates are Democrat Mandy Kilmartin and Republican Ben McGorty.

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.

For Judge of Probate, Max L. Rosenberg is endorsed by both the Democratic and Republican parties.

Early Voting

Early voting is available until 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.

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.

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.