Weston, Easton, Redding 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

WESTON-REDDING-EASTON, CT — Voters in Weston, Easton and Redding will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect state and federal officials and, in Weston, decide three proposed changes to the town's charter.

All three towns are in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, but their state legislative races differ. Weston and Redding share the same state Senate and House districts, while Easton is in a different Senate district and is divided between two state House districts.

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.

Here are the candidates running for state and federal office in Weston, Easton and Redding, along with their party affiliations and endorsements.

Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz — Democrats, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey — Republicans, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

U.S. House — 4th Congressional District

Jim Himes — Democrat.

Michael Ted Goldstein — Republican.

Benjamin Wesley — Independent Party.

State Senate

26th District — Weston And Redding

Samantha Nestor — Democrat.

Alma Sarelli — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

28th District — Easton

Rob Blanchard — Democrat, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

Amybeth Laroche — Republican.

State House Of Representatives

135th District — Weston, Redding And Easton Voting District 1

Anne M. Hughes — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Darrell Harris — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

112th District — Easton Voting District 2

Wiley Mullins — Democrat.

Tony Scott — Republican.

Secretary Of The State

Stephanie Thomas — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

Peter Lumaj — Republican.

State Treasurer

Erick Russell — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Fred Wilms — Republican, also endorsed by the Independent Party.

State Comptroller

Sean Scanlon — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties.

Jennifer S. Tooker — Republican.

Attorney General

William Tong — Democrat, also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

John Bolton — Republican.

Judge Of Probate

The judge of probate candidates differ by town:

• Weston: Lisa Wexler — Democrat.
• Redding: Steven Boa DeMoura — Democrat.
• Easton: T.R. Rowe — Republican.

Registrar Of Voters

Weston

Deirdre Doran — Democrat.

Tammy Herzog Roberts — Republican.

Redding

Andrea Theodore — Democrat.

Michele Meschi — Republican.

Easton

Robert Lessler — Democrat.

Dori Wollen — Republican.

Weston: Three Charter Questions On The Ballot

In addition to choosing candidates, Weston voters will decide whether to approve three proposed amendments to the Town Charter.

Question 1: Political Party Representation

The first question asks whether to change the limitation on majority-party representation on town boards and commissions from a bare majority to the maximum number allowed under Connecticut law.

A "yes" vote would approve the proposed change, while a "no" vote would retain the existing charter provision.

Question 2: Annual Town Budget Meeting

The second question concerns the Annual Town Budget Meeting's authority to reduce or eliminate individual budget items before the budget goes to a townwide referendum.

A "yes" vote would eliminate that authority, sending the budget directly to voters for approval or rejection without those changes at the meeting.

A "no" vote would retain the existing provision.

Question 3: Remaining Charter Amendments

The third question asks voters to approve the remaining amendments recommended in the Charter Revision Commission's final report, dated July 13, 2026, and approved by the Board of Selectmen on July 23.

The ballot does not list each of those changes individually.

Residents can review the proposed charter and supporting documents through the Town of Weston's Charter Revision Commission.

Election Day: Where To Vote In Weston, Easton And Redding

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

Weston

All Weston voters will cast their ballots at Weston Middle School in the school gymnasium. The entrance is located at the back of the building.

Redding

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

Easton

All Easton voters will cast their ballots at Samuel Staples Elementary School, 515 Morehouse Road.

Voting will take place in the school's cafetorium, with separate voting areas for Easton's two districts.

Residents unsure of their voting district can use the Connecticut Secretary of the State's polling place lookup tool.

Same-Day Voter Registration

Connecticut offers same-day voter registration for eligible residents who missed the regular registration deadline.

Residents can register and vote on Election Day at a designated same-day registration location, which may differ from their regular polling place.

Weston: Residents should contact the Weston Registrar of Voters to confirm the Election Day registration location.

Redding: Same-day registration is available at the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road. Residents can contact the Registrar of Voters at 203-938-5012 for more information.

Easton: Residents should contact the Easton Registrar of Voters to confirm the designated Election Day registration location.

Absentee Voting

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, Nov. 2.

Completed absentee ballots must be received by the town clerk's office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be counted.