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Connecticut Primary Election

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Connecticut

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Register to vote
Online
Friday, July 24, 20263 months
By Mail
Friday, July 24, 20263 months
In Person
Monday, August 10, 20264 months

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Monday, August 3, 20264 months
Early Voting Ends
Sunday, August 9, 20264 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, August 11, 20264 months

Contests

35 races on the ballot

State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 26

2 Candidates

Lucy DathanDemocratic Party
Sam NestorDemocratic Party
State

Secretary of State

Connecticut

Candidate (Uncontested)

Peter LumajRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 5

3 Candidates

Michele BotelhoRepublican Party
Jonathan De BarrosRepublican Party· 2 endorsements
Chris SheaRepublican Party
State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Saud AnwarDemocratic Party
State

Governor

Connecticut

4 Candidates

Ryan FazioRepublican Party
Betsy McCaugheyRepublican Party
Erin StewartRepublican Party
Timothy WilcoxRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 18

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tiffani McGinnisDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 70

Candidate (Uncontested)

Seth BronkoRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 2

2 Candidates

Joe CourtneyDemocratic Party
Kyle GauckDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jim HimesDemocratic Party
State

Secretary of State

Connecticut

Candidate (Uncontested)

Stephanie ThomasDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 36

2 Candidates

Janet Stone McGuiganDemocratic Party
Jill OberlanderDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 102

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ray IngrahamRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 4

2 Candidates

Michael GoldsteinRepublican Party
Daniel MiressiRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 5

3 Candidates

Jahana HayesDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Winter SolomitaDemocratic Party
Jackson Taddeo-WaiteDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 92

2 Candidates

Justin FarmerDemocratic Party
Eli SabinDemocratic Party
State

Lieutenant Governor

Connecticut

Candidate (Uncontested)

Matthew CoreyRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 2

3 Candidates

George AustinRepublican Party
Mike FranceRepublican Party
Sean RandallRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 58

Candidate (Uncontested)

John SantanellaDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 34

Candidate (Uncontested)

Melissa ZiobronRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 117

Candidate (Uncontested)

Raymond Collins IIIRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 3

3 Candidates

Rosa L. DeLauroDemocratic Party
Damjan DeNobleDemocratic Party
Andrew RiceDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 13

2 Candidates

Jonathan FazzinoDemocratic Party
Jim JinksDemocratic Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 136

Candidate (Uncontested)

Lee GoldsteinDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 3

2 Candidates

Rafael IrizarryRepublican Party
Christopher LanciaRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 66

Candidate (Uncontested)

Suzanne LovigDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Amy ChaiRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 33

Candidate (Uncontested)

Charles FerraroRepublican Party
State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

Andrew ZiembaRepublican Party
State

State Representative

Connecticut House of Representatives District 52

Candidate (Uncontested)

Vincent TocciDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 14

Candidate (Uncontested)

Owen WeaverRepublican Party
State

Governor

Connecticut

2 Candidates

Ned LamontDemocratic Party
Joshua ElliottDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 25

Candidate (Uncontested)

Chris DwyerDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Connecticut State Senate District 36

Candidate (Uncontested)

Joe KellyRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Connecticut District 1

5 Candidates

John LarsonDemocratic Party
Luke BroninDemocratic Party
Ruth FortuneDemocratic Party
Jillian GilchrestDemocratic Party
Mark Stewart GreensteinDemocratic Party
State

Treasurer

Connecticut

Candidate (Uncontested)

Fred WilmsRepublican Party

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?
Connecticut offers online voter registration.To use the online voter registration system you must have a current and valid driver’s license, learner’s permit, or non-driver photo identification card issued by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a signature on file with DMV.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your Registrar of Voters for information on when and where to register to vote.Election-day registration is not available at your polling place, but is available at a designated location in each town, beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 8 p.m. (You can register and vote at the designated location for your town.) Please plan to arrive early in the day as there may be long lines. You must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote. You will need to provide proof of identity and residency.Learn more by visiting the Connecticut Secretary of State website or contacting your Registrar of Voters.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Connecticut Secretary of State website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Secretary of State165 Capitol Avenue Suite 1000 Hartford, CT 06106Telephone: (860) 509-6100
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You may be asked to show ID to vote in Connecticut. Acceptable forms include: Social Security card any pre-printed form of ID that shows your name and address, name and signature, or name and photographIf you're a first-time voter who registered by mail, you will need to show proof of residence as well. Acceptable forms include: current and valid photo ID that shows your name and address copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to sign an affidavit instead and then vote normally. If you're a first-time voter without ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find the contact information for the Registrar of Voters or the Town Clerk.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Connecticut you must: be a United States citizenbe a resident of Connecticut and of the town in which you wish to vote be at least 17 years old and be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day (17 year-olds who will turn 18 on or before Election Day may participate in the general primary)have completed confinement if previously convicted of a felony, and have had your voting rights restored by Registrars of Voters
Register to Vote
If you’re not registered: Register online by Jul 24. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Jul 24.