Connecticut: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Connecticut on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline (online, by mail, in person, or at DMV): October 16, 2026. Mail applications must be postmarked by this date, and online applications are due by 11:59 p.m. After the deadline, you can still register and vote the same day during early voting (Oct. 19–Nov. 1) or on Election Day at your town's Same Day Registration location.
- In-person early voting: October 19, 2026 to November 1, 2026. Open every day, Monday through Sunday. Check your town's early voting location and hours.
- Last day to request an absentee ballot: November 2, 2026. This is also the last day to return an absentee ballot in person. Absentee ballots started going out on Oct. 2. If you apply late, the ballot may not reach you in time by mail.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you can still vote.
Official election information: Connecticut Secretary of the State – Election Services (MyVote.CT.gov)
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
The governor serves a 4-year term. Incumbent Ned Lamont is running for a third term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, and Ryan Fazio is running with Matthew Corey; each pair is elected together as one ticket.
Not yet checked against the state's official candidate list. Confirm on your sample ballot.
- Ryan Fazio Republican / Independent · Challenger
- Ned Lamont Democratic / Working Families · Incumbent
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