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Haddam/East Haddam/Killingworth 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know concerning the 2026 state and federal elections in Haddam, East Haddam, and Killingworth.

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HADDAM/EAST HADDAM/KILLINGWORTH, 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.

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For Congress the candidates are Joe Courtney, a Democrat, and George Patrick Austin, a Republican. Austin is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

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.

Haddam

The candidates for state senator are Norm Needleman, a Democrat, and Charles Ferraro, a Republican. Needleman is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

The candidates for state representative are Meghan Rosenfeld, a Democrat, and Melissa Ziobron, a Republican. Ziobron is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For judge of probate, the candidate is Mark Alan Balaban, a Democrat.

East Haddam

The candidates for state senator are Norm Needleman, a Democrat, and Charles Ferraro, a Republican. Needleman is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

The candidates for state representative are Meghan Rosenfeld, a Democrat, and Melissa Ziobron, a Republican. Ziobron is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For judge of probate, the candidate is Mark Alan Balaban, a Democrat.

Killingworth

For state senate the candidates are Christine Cohen, a Democrat, and Lisa Deane, a Republican. Cohen is also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

For state representative, the candidates are Cinzia Lettier, a Democrat, and Chris Aniskovich, a Republican. Lettier is also endorsed by the Working Families Party, and Aniskovich is endorsed by the Independent Party.

For judge of probate the candidate is Jeannine M Lewis, a Democrat.

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

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.

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