What Ellington And Somers Voters Will Decide Nov. 3

ELLINGTON/SOMERS, CT — Ellington and Somers voters will choose state and federal leaders Nov. 3, but their legislative ballots will differ. Ellington is split among three state Senate districts, while Somers is entirely in the 7th.

The Ellington, Somers sample ballots show the candidates and party lines below. Where a name appears on more than one party line, those entries refer to the same candidate. Follow the ballot’s instructions for each office.

1. Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Vote for one ticket.

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

2. U.S. House — 2nd Congressional District

Vote for one.

• Democratic Party: Joe Courtney
• Republican Party, Independent Party: George Patrick Austin

3. State Senate

Ellington Voting District 1 — 3rd Senate District

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: Saud Anwar
• Republican Party: Eliott Hughes

Ellington Voting District 2 — 35th Senate District

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: Ethan Werstler
• Republican Party, Independent Party: Jeffrey Gordon

Ellington Voting District 3 and all Somers voters — 7th Senate District

• Democratic Party, Working Families Party: David W. Kiner
• Republican Party, Independent Party: John A. Kissel

4. State House Of Representatives

Ellington — 57th District

• Democratic Party, Independent Party: Jaime S. Foster

Foster is the only printed candidate for this office on Ellington’s sample ballots.

Somers — 52nd District

• Democratic Party: Vincent Tocci
• Republican Party: Kurt Vail

5. Secretary Of The State

Vote for one.

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

6. State Treasurer

Vote for one.

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

7. State Comptroller

Vote for one.

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

8. Attorney General

Vote for one.

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

9. Judge Of Probate

Ellington: Elisa H. Bartlett, Democratic Party. Somers: Carolyn McCaffrey, Republican Party. Each is the only printed candidate for probate judge on the respective town’s ballot.

10. Registrar Of Voters

Ellington: Joann Scott, Democratic Party; Jennifer Dzen, Republican Party.

Somers: Joseph Robidoux, Democratic Party; David P. McCaffrey, Republican Party.

Voting District Breakdown

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Voting On Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote at the location assigned to your address.

The local voting information lists these polling places:

Use the state voter-information page and polling-place lookup to check your registration and assigned location before heading out.

Somers’ polling place and hours are also listed in the town’s official election notice.

Early Voting Through Nov. 1

Early voting began Oct. 19 and continues daily through Sunday, Nov. 1, including weekends. The remaining schedule is:

• Monday, Oct. 26: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 28: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

Early-voting locations and details:

• Ellington: Town Annex, 57 Main St., next to Town Hall.
• Somers: Lower Conference Room, Town Hall, 600 Main St.

There is no early voting Monday, Nov. 2.

Absentee Voting

Any eligible registered voter may request an absentee ballot without giving a reason. Applications go through the town clerk; the state lists Monday, Nov. 2, as the request deadline for this election.

Return the completed ballot to your own town clerk by mail, in person or through your town’s official ballot drop box. It must arrive by 8 p.m. Nov. 3 to count. Print and sign your name on the return envelope and follow the instructions supplied with the ballot.

See the state’s current absentee-ballot instructions and application options for details, including restrictions on returning someone else’s ballot.

Still Need To Register?

The regular Oct. 16 registration deadline has passed, but eligible residents can register and vote during early-voting hours or on Election Day through same-day registration. Bring proof of identity and residence.

Election Day same-day registration locations are:

• Ellington: Registrars of Voters Office, Town Hall, 55 Main St. This differs from the early-voting annex address.
• Somers: Lower Conference Room, Town Hall, 600 Main St.

Questions About Voting?

• Ellington election information.
• Somers registrars of voters.

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