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Connecticut ballot, 2026

198 races on November 3, 2026

Federal

U.S. House Connecticut District 1

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanFirst-time candidateMedical doctor

Dr. Amy Chai is a physician running for her first House term. She emphasizes addressing poverty through mental health services and education, supporting middle-class wages through tax reform, and making healthcare more affordable.

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Andrew Legnani ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Betty Dang ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Earvin Eugene ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewOperations Manager

Jack Perry is a Democratic candidate for Connecticut State Senate District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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James P. Griffin ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Democratic

Bronin is running for his first election to the U.S. House from Connecticut's 1st District. The former mayor of Hartford, he emphasizes combating corruption and government accountability, reducing household costs, and addressing immigration and ICE practices.

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Mark Hancock ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducator and business owner

Mark Stewart Greenstein ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Muad Hrezi ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Connecticut Conservative PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Nicholas Symochko ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Tom McCormick ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Connecticut District 2

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.34 · ProgressiveAttorney

Joe Courtney is a Attorney, the incumbent representative. He emphasizes election integrity.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewExecutive Director

Anthony DiLizia ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateContractor

George Austin, a Republican homebuilder and tradesman, is running for Congress from Connecticut District 2 in his first race. He focuses on tax relief for working people, affordable housing, and safeguards for AI development.

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Kyle Gauck ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewElectrical engineer

Mike France ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 2 in 2026.

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Sean Randall ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Connecticut District 3

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.41 · ProgressivePolitical assistant, nonprofit program coordinator

Rosa DeLauro is the incumbent democratic candidate for U.S. House Connecticut District 3, a political assistant, nonprofit program coordinator. Rosa DeLauro emphasizes defense and security and jobs and economy.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewScientist

Andrew Rice ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Lancia is running for his first election to the U.S. House from Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District with Republican party affiliation.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewAttorney at law

Damjan DeNoble ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewPolitical Consultant

Rafael Irizarry is a Republican candidate for Connecticut House of Representatives District 121 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Connecticut District 4

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.24 · Moderate LiberalAffordable Housing Executive

Jim Himes is the incumbent Democratic representative for Connecticut District 4 and an affordable housing professional. He has focused on economic development, fiscal responsibility, education, and environmental protection.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewBroadcast video editor

Brian Merlen ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Damon Cerreta is a business owner and independent candidate running for U.S. House Connecticut in their first run for office. Damon Cerreta emphasizes healthcare and education.

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Daniel Miressi ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Jaden Skudlarek ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewHealthcare

Joseph Perez-Caputo ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Luz Bueno ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewPhysician

Michael Goldstein ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusinessman, entrepreneur

TJ Elgin ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Connecticut District 5

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.34 · Progressive

Jahana Hayes is a teacher and the incumbent Democratic representative for Connecticut District 5. She prioritizes protecting public education, advancing equity and social justice, and environmental stewardship.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Chris Shea, Republican, is running for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 for the first time.

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Jackson Taddeo-Waite ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Bucciarelli ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Marcus Furze ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewParalegal

Michele Botelho ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Peter Robert Barresi ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Robert Hyde ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ruben Rodriguez is a Republican candidate for Connecticut State Senate District 15 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Ryan Meehan ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Winter Solomita ran for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Statewide offices

Attorney General of Connecticut

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbent

William Tong is running for Attorney General of Connecticut, serving as the incumbent (Democratic). William Tong emphasizes economic policy, drug enforcement, and healthcare.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

John Bolton is a republican candidate running for office for the first time.

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Connecticut Comptroller

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbent

Sean Scanlon, the incumbent Connecticut Comptroller, is running for re-election. His background includes work as an airport executive director and legislative aide.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Jennifer Tooker is a Republican running for Connecticut Comptroller in her first campaign. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.

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Connecticut Secretary of State

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentBusiness owner

Stephanie Thomas is the Democratic incumbent, a business owner and state legislator. She emphasizes expanding voting access and early voting, promoting civic engagement, and supporting business growth.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAttorney

Lumaj, an attorney and immigrant from Albania, seeks the Connecticut Secretary of State position in his first run. He emphasizes Second Amendment rights, pro-life positions, and education that addresses school choice.

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Connecticut Treasurer

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbentAttorney

Erick Russell is an attorney and democratic candidate seeking reelection. Erick Russell emphasizes Financial Literacy, Expansion of existing financial literacy programs, and Develop a working group for financial literacy curriculum to offer to local boards of education.

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No party listedBank executive

A bank executive and former Connecticut House member, Wilms emphasizes growing private sector jobs, controlling taxes and wasteful spending, and increasing education funding for schools.

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Governor of Connecticut

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbent

Ned Lamont is a candidate and the incumbent.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Noe is running as an independent write-in candidate for his first election as Governor of Connecticut.

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RepublicanBusiness executive

Ryan Fazio, a business executive, supports cutting income taxes, reducing state spending, raising education standards with local control, and improving transportation infrastructure for Connecticut. This is his first statewide race.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Zenobia Adgers is a independent candidate running for Governor of Connecticut in their first run for office. Zenobia Adgers seeks election.

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Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticIncumbent

Susan Bysiewicz is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut. Her campaign priorities include job creation, balanced budgets, environmental protection, equal pay, and affordable healthcare access.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateBusinessman

Matthew Corey, a businessman, is running for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut for the first time. Matthew Corey emphasizes support stronger measures against violent crime, car theft & drug dealers.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Michael Grant, running for the first time, supports election integrity.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Rick Adgers is an independent candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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State legislature

Connecticut House of Representatives