Hamden Voters Face November Ballot for Governor and Congress

Hamden residents will vote for governor, members of Congress, and multiple state legislative and executive offices on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The ballot includes contests for lieutenant governor, state senate, state representative, secretary of the state, treasurer, comptroller, attorney general, judge of probate, and registrars of voters.

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz represent the Democratic Party for governor and lieutenant governor. They hold endorsements from the Working Families Party. Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey are the Republican candidates for the same offices, supported by the Independent Party. For U.S. Congress, voters may choose Rosa L. DeLauro of the Democratic Party, Christopher Lancia of the Republican Party, or Thomas Egan of the Independent Party.

State senate races in the 11th district feature Democrat Alphonse Paolillo Jr. and Workers' Voice Party candidate Rosa Aurelia Pepper-Macias. In the 17th district, Democrat Jorge Cabrera, endorsed by the Working Families Party, faces Republican John-Paul Dorais, who holds an Independent Party endorsement. State representative races in the 88th district include Democrat Joshua Elliott, endorsed by the Working Families Party, and Republican Hudson Molinari. In the 91st and 94th districts, Laurie Sweet and Steve Winter, respectively, run unopposed as Democrats with Working Families Party support.

Additional state house districts include the 103rd, where Democrat Liz Linehan, endorsed by the Independent Party, opposes Republican Jeff Weiss. In the 114th district, Democrat Mary Welander, also endorsed by the Independent Party, runs against Republican Brooke Hopkins. For state executive offices, Democrat Stephanie Thomas, supported by the Working Families and Independent parties, challenges Republican Peter Lumaj for secretary of the state. Erick Russell of the Democratic Party, endorsed by the Working Families Party, runs against Republican Fred Wilms, who has Independent Party support, for treasurer.

Sean Scanlon, a Democrat endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties, seeks the comptroller seat against Republican Jennifer S. Tooker. William Tong, the Democratic candidate for attorney general with Working Families Party endorsement, faces Republican John Bolton. Michael Dolan, a Democrat, runs unopposed for judge of probate. In the race for registrars of voters, Democrat Jacqueline James-Boyd competes with Republican Laura E. Santino.

Early voting concluded on Nov. 1. Hours were 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except for extended hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29. On election day, polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters in line by 8 p.m. are permitted to cast ballots. Residents may use the Secretary of State’s website to locate their specific polling place.

Connecticut offers same day registration on election day for those who missed the registration deadline. Applicants may register and vote in person at the town’s designated location. The deadline to request an absentee ballot was Nov. 2. Ballot issuance began on Oct. 2. Applications are available online via the Secretary of State’s website and at the Town Clerk’s Office.