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

Here's everything you need to know concerning the 2026 state and federal elections in West Hartford.

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From candidate slates to early voting information, the 2026 election season is heating up. (Patch Graphics)

WEST HARTFORD, 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.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

U.S. House of Representatives — 1st Congressional District

State Senate — 5th District

State House of Representatives

6th District

15th District

18th District

19th District

20th District

Secretary of the State

State Treasurer

State Comptroller

Attorney General

Judge of Probate

Registrar of Voters

Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State's official Nov. 3, 2026, sample ballots for West Hartford. Candidates may appear on more than one party line, and legislative races vary by voting district.

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Early Voting In West Hartford

West Hartford residents planning to vote in the Nov. 3 state election can cast their ballots early beginning Monday, Oct. 19, with 14 consecutive days of early voting available at Town Hall.

Early voting will run through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main St.

The West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium is the town's only early voting location. Voters should use the building's main entrance.

Early voting will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on most days, with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.

West Hartford Early Voting Schedule

According to town officials, residents arriving to vote early will first check in and have their eligibility verified.

Eligible voters will receive a ballot and an early voting affirmation sheet, which must be signed and collected by election officials before they complete their ballot at a privacy booth.

After marking their ballots, voters will insert them into a tabulator as directed by election officials.

Early voting results will not be released until after polls close on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Election Day Voting Locations

For residents who prefer to vote on Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

West Hartford has 10 voting precincts, with several precincts sharing polling locations.

The town's Election Day polling places are:

Residents can confirm their voter registration status and assigned polling location through the Connecticut Secretary of the State's voter lookup website.

Unlike early voting, which takes place exclusively at Town Hall, Election Day voters must cast their ballots at their assigned polling locations.

Mail-In And Absentee Voting

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 2. The first day ballots are issued is 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.

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

For complete West Hartford election information, click on this link.

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