Redding 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting

REDDING, CT — Redding voters 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.

Redding is in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, 26th state Senate District and 135th state House District.

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

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

• 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 House Of Representatives — 135th District

• Anne M. Hughes — Democratic Party, Working Families Party
• Darrell Harris — Republican Party, Independent Party

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

• Andrea Theodore — Democratic Party
• Michele Meschi — Republican Party

Election Day: Where To Vote In Redding

All Redding voters will cast their ballots at the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, located behind Redding Elementary School.

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

Residents can verify their registration and polling information through Connecticut's official voter lookup.

Early Voting

Early voting is underway at the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, from Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1.

Voting hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29, when hours will be extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

There will be no early voting Monday, Nov. 2.

Voter Registration

The regular voter registration deadline was Friday, Oct. 16.

Eligible residents who missed that deadline can register and vote through Connecticut's same-day registration process during early voting or on Election Day.

In Redding, same-day registration is available at the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, during early voting hours and on Election Day.

Applicants must provide proof of identification and residency and be approved by the Registrar of Voters.

Residents can contact the Redding Registrar of Voters at 203-938-5012 for additional information.

Absentee Voting

Connecticut voters may request an absentee ballot without providing a specific excuse.

Voters can apply through the Connecticut online absentee ballot portal or contact the Redding town clerk's office.

Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.

For absentee ballot questions, residents can contact the town clerk at 203-938-2377.

Additional Election Resources

• Redding election dates, deadlines and voting information
• Redding Registrar of Voters
• Redding absentee ballot information
• Connecticut's official 2026 sample ballots
• Find your polling place
• Early voting locations
• Absentee ballot request portal