Bethel 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

BETHEL, CT — Bethel residents will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect state and federal officials, including Connecticut's governor, members of Congress and representatives in the state legislature.

Races on the ballot include governor, Congress, state Senate, state House, secretary of the state, treasurer, comptroller, attorney general, judge of probate and registrar of voters.

Bethel is in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. However, the town is divided between two state Senate districts and two state House districts, meaning candidates for those offices will vary depending on where residents live.

Here are the candidates running for state and federal office in Bethel, along with their party affiliations and endorsements.

Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz — Democrats, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey — Republicans, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

U.S. House — 5th Congressional District

Jahana Hayes — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Chris Shea — Republican.

State Senate

32nd District — Bethel Voting Districts 1 And 2

Matt Knickerbocker — Democrat.

Eric C. Berthel — Republican.

28th District — Bethel Voting Districts 3 And 4

Rob Blanchard — Democrat, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

Amybeth Laroche — Republican.

State House Of Representatives

2nd District — Bethel Voting Districts 1 And 3

Raghib Allie-Brennan — Democrat.

Deborah K. Rizzo — Republican.

107th District — Bethel Voting Districts 2 And 4

Julie Kerton — Democrat.

Martin J. Foncello — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

Secretary Of The State

Stephanie Thomas — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

Peter Lumaj — Republican.

State Treasurer

Erick Russell — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Fred Wilms — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

State Comptroller

Sean Scanlon — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

Jennifer S. Tooker — Republican.

Attorney General

William Tong — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

John Bolton — Republican.

Judge Of Probate

Steven Boa DeMoura — Democrat.

Registrar Of Voters

Wendy Cahill — Democrat.

Kenneth Henneberry — Republican.

Election Day: Where To Vote In Bethel

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Bethel's Election Day polling locations are:

• District 1: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
• District 2: Stony Hill Fire Department, 59 Stony Hill Road
• District 3: Frank A. Berry Elementary School, 200 Whittlesey Drive
• District 4: Stony Hill Fire Department, 59 Stony Hill Road

Residents unsure of their voting district can use the Connecticut Secretary of the State's polling place lookup tool.

Same-Day Voter Registration

Connecticut offers same-day voter registration for eligible residents who missed the regular registration deadline.

In Bethel, residents can register and vote on Election Day at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.

Same-day registration is not available at the town's regular Election Day polling places. Applicants must provide proof of identity and residency.

Residents can contact the Bethel Registrar of Voters at 203-794-8516 for additional information.

Absentee Voting

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, Nov. 2.

Completed absentee ballots must be received by the town clerk's office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be counted.