Woodbury/Middlebury 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

WOODBURY/MIDDLEBURY, 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.

For Congress the candidates are Jahana Hayes, a Democrat, and Chris Shea, a Republican. Hayes is also endorsed by the Working Families 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.

Middlebury local candidates

For state senator, the candidates are Matt Knickerbocker, a Democrat, and Eric C. Berthel, a Republican.

For state senator, the candidates are Joan V. Hartley, a Democrat, and Ruben Rodriguez, a Republican. Hartley is also endorsed by the Independent Party.

For state representative, the candidates are Stephen R. Ferrucci, III, a Democrat, and William Pizzuto, a Republican.

For judge of probate, the candidate is Rosa C. Rebimbas, a Republican.

For registrar of voters, the candidates are Jordan Santos, a Democrat, and Nancy Robison, a Republican.

Woodbury local candidates

For state senator, the candidates are Matt Knickerbocker, a Democrat, and Eric C. Berthel, a Republican.

For state representative, the candidates are Suzanne Lovig, a Democrat, and Karen Reddington-Hughes, a Republican.

For judge of probate, the candidate is David Labriola, a Republican.

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.