Politics & Government

Ridgefield 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

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

RIDGEFIELD, CT — On Tuesday, residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, Congress, state representative, and state senate.

Ridgefield voters are in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District; 26th State Senate District; and 42nd and 111th State Assembly Districts.

Here’s what to know about the candidates, polling information and voting deadlines, based on the official 2026 Ridgefield sample ballot.

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Governor And Lieutenant Governor

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

U.S. House — 4th Congressional District

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  • Jim Himes — Democratic Party
  • Michael Ted Goldstein — Republican Party
  • Benjamin Wesley — Independent Party

State Senate — 26th District

  • Samantha Nestor — Democratic Party
  • Alma Sarelli — Republican Party, Independent Party

State Senate — 24th District

  • Jule Kushner — Democratic Party, Working Families Party
  • Melissa Lindsey— Republican Party, Independent Party

State House Of Representatives — 42nd District

State House Of Representatives — 111th District

Secretary Of The State

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

State Treasurer

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

State Comptroller

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

Attorney General

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

Judge Of Probate

  • Steven Boa DeMoura — Democratic Party

Registrar of Voters

  • Jennifer Caron — Democratic Party
  • Wayne Floegel— Republican Party

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 Ridgefield Town Hall.

See related: Same Day Registration Information

Election Day: Sample Ballots and Where To Vote In Ridgefield

Voting District 1– East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge
Voting District 2– Scotts Ridge Middle School, 750 North Salem Road
Voting District 3– Yanity Gym, 60 Prospect Street
Voting District 4- East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. may cast a ballot.

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