West Hartford 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

WEST 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. House of Representatives — 1st Congressional District

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

State Senate — 5th District

• Democratic Party: Derek Slap
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

State House of Representatives

6th District

• Democratic Party: James "Jimmy" Sánchez
• Republican Party: Nicole "CoCo" Roscoe

15th District

• Democratic Party: Bobby Gibson
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

18th District

• Democratic Party: Tiffani McGinnis
• Republican Party / Independent Party: Philip Tummescheit

19th District

• Democratic Party: Olaleye Onikuyide
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

20th District

• Democratic Party / Working Families Party: Kate Farrar
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

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: Owen P. Eagan
• Republican Party: No candidate listed

Registrar of Voters

• Democratic Party: Elizabeth Rousseau
• Republican Party: Beth Kyle

Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State's official Nov. 3, 2026, sample ballots for West Hartford. Candidates may appear on more than one party line, and legislative races vary by voting district.

Election Day Voting Locations

For residents who prefer to vote on Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

West Hartford has 10 voting precincts, with several precincts sharing polling locations.

The town's Election Day polling places are:

• Districts 1-1 and 1-2: King Philip Middle School, 100 King Philip Drive.
• District 2: Bristow Middle School, 34 Highland St.
• District 3: West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S. Main St.
• Districts 4-1 and 4-2: Charter Oak International Academy, 425 Oakwood Ave.
• District 5: Conard High School, 110 Beechwood Road.
• District 6: Sedgwick Middle School, 128 Sedgwick Road.
• District 7: Bugbee Elementary School, 1943 Asylum Ave.
• District 8: Hall High School, 975 N. Main St.

Residents can confirm their voter registration status and assigned polling location through the Connecticut Secretary of the State's voter lookup website.

Unlike early voting, which takes place exclusively at Town Hall, Election Day voters must cast their ballots at their assigned polling locations.

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

For complete West Hartford election information, click on this link.