Politics & Government

Hartford 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Hartford, including the candidates, polling places, and more.

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. Representative — 1st Congressional District

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

State Senate — 1st District

State Senate — 2nd District

State House of Representatives

Districts represented on the supplied Hartford ballots

1st District

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- Democratic Party: Matt Ritter

3rd District

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- Democratic Party: Minnie Gonzalez

4th District

- Democratic Party: Julio Concepcion

6th District

7th District

- Democratic Party: Joshua Malik Hall

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: Foye A. Smith

Source: Connecticut's official sample ballots for Hartford's Nov. 3, 2026, state election. Candidates and party lines vary by voting district.

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.

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