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

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

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party: Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz
• Republican Party / Independent Party: Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey

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

• Democratic Party: Luke Bronin
• Republican Party: Amy Chai
• Green Party: Mary L. Sanders

State Senate — 5th District

• Democratic Party: Derek Slap
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

State House of Representatives

6th District

• Democratic Party: James "Jimmy" Sánchez
• Republican Party: Nicole "CoCo" Roscoe

15th District

• Democratic Party: Bobby Gibson
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

18th District

• Democratic Party: Tiffani McGinnis
• Republican Party / Independent Party: Philip Tummescheit

19th District

• Democratic Party: Olaleye Onikuyide
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

20th District

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party: Kate Farrar
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

Secretary of the State

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party / Independent Party: Stephanie Thomas
• Republican Party: Peter Lumaj

State Treasurer

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party: Erick Russell
• Republican Party / Independent Party: Fred Wilms

State Comptroller

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party / Independent Party: Sean Scanlon
• Republican Party: Jennifer S. Tooker

Attorney General

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party: William Tong
• Republican Party: John Bolton

Judge of Probate

• Democratic Party: Owen P. Eagan
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

Registrar of Voters

• Democratic Party: Elizabeth Rousseau
• Republican Party: Beth Kyle

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.

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

• Monday, Oct. 19: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 20: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 22: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 23: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (extended hours)
• Wednesday, Oct. 28: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (extended hours)
• Friday, Oct. 30: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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:

• Districts 1-1 and 1-2: King Philip Middle School, 100 King Philip Drive.
• District 2: Bristow Middle School, 34 Highland St.
• District 3: West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S. Main St.
• Districts 4-1 and 4-2: Charter Oak International Academy, 425 Oakwood Ave.
• District 5: Conard High School, 110 Beechwood Road.
• District 6: Sedgwick Middle School, 128 Sedgwick Road.
• District 7: Bugbee Elementary School, 1943 Asylum Ave.
• District 8: Hall High School, 975 N. Main St.

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

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