West Haven 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Ballot Questions & More

WEST HAVEN, 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, along with three ballot questions on charter revision in West Haven.

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 10th senatorial district, Democrat Gary Winfield is running unopposed.

For state senate in the 14th senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat James Maroney (also endorsed by the Independent Party) and Republican Owen Weaver.

For state representative in the 115th District, the candidates are Democrat Bill Heffernan, Republican Victor Borras, and Independent Party candidate Robert J. Barry.

In the 116th House District, Democrat Trenee McGee is running unopposed.

Democrat MJ Shannon (also endorsed by the Working Families Party and Independent Party) and Republican Ray Collins III.

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, Democrat Timothy Gunning is running unopposed.

Residents will also vote on the following ballot questions:

1. Shall the Charter be revised to create a four-year term for Mayor and Town and City Clerk starting in the 2027 municipal election (Art. II 2(c)(1))?

2. Shall the Charter be revised to replace Chapter XX, "Village Improvement Association", also known as the "VIA" with clearer provisions governing the public library's operation by a third-party nonprofit (the "VIA"), including its responsibilities, budget obligations, and accountability standards owed to the City (Art. VII, §10)?

3. Shall the City Charter be updated to clarify the roles and powers of the Mayor, City Council, departments, boards, and commissions, and include other recommendations approved by the Charter Revision Commission and the City Council)?

>>>For the Charter Revision Commission’s final report, approved by the City Council on July 28, click here.

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.