Stratford: Here's What Will Be on Your Ballot on Election Day

Stratford voters will head to the polls this Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the 2014 midterm election.

On the ballot, registered voters in Stratford will be able to select candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, a representative to U.S. Congress, state senator, state representative, secretary of state, treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and probate judge.

There is no election for the U.S. Senate this year in Connecticut.

Voting

If you’re not registered to vote, the regular deadline has passed — however, Connecticut does allow Election Day registration for general elections like this one. Contact the Registrars for details about that. You can call the office at 203-385-4048 and 203-385-4049.

Polling places in Stratford will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Stratford has 10 voting districts. Here’s where to find out which district you’re in. (This article also has a polling place location finder at the bottom).

Here’s what each Stratford voting district’s ballot will look like (although, unfortunately, it’s presented sideways by the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s office; try not to get a crick in your neck). You can also find sample ballots at the Stratford Registrar’s page (and avoid the crick) here.

Local Races

The only local race is Jude of Probate with Republican Kurt M. Ahlberg running against Democrat Kent M. Miller.

State Senate

In the 21st District State Senate race, the incumbent, Republican Kevin Kelly is running against Democrat Prez Palmer.

In the 23rd District, incumbent Democrat Andres Ayala Jr. is running unopposed.

State House of Representatives

For the 120th District, Republican incumbent Laura Hoydick is running against Democrat Robert Bradley. Hoydick is also listed on the Independent Party ballot line.

For the 121st District, Republican Richard Fredette is running against Democratic incumbent Terry Backer.

For the 122nd District, Incumbent Republican Ben McGorty is running against Green Party candidate Kelly Hanna and Petitioning candidate Cheryl S. Jansen.

Regional and Statewide Races

Governor and lieutenant governor: The candidates are Republicans Thomas Foley and Heather Somers (also on the Independent Party ballot line), Democrats Dannel Malloy and Nancy Wyman (also on the Working Families Party ballot line), while Joe Visconti and Chester Frank Harris are the petitioning candidates.

Third U.S. Congressional District: U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (the incumbent) is running against Republican James E. Brown. DeLauro is also the Working Families Party candidate.

Secretary of the state: Republican Peter Lumaj, incumbent Democrat Denise Merrill and Green Party candidate S. Michael DeRosa are running.

Treasurer: Republican Timothy Herbst is running against Democrat Denise Nappier, the incumbent.

Comptroller: Republican Sharon McLaughlin, Democrat Kevin Lembo and Green Party candidate Rolf Maurer are running.

Attorney general: Republican Kie Westby and Green Party candidate Stephen Fournier are challenging incumbent Democrat George Jepsen.

Ballot question: Voters will also be asked, “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to remove restrictions concerning absentee ballots and to permit a person to vote without appearing at a polling place on the day of an election?”. The Connecticut League of Women Voters has a “primer” on the ballot questionwith links to articles from the organization’s Home page. The Hartford Courant also has a “primer,” which is this article about the ballot question.

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