2026 Election Hub

Hartford's 2026
Election Starts Here.

Hartford's 2026 Election Starts Here.

With the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd, familiarize yourself with what races are on your ballot this year, who's running, and how that will affect you.

Races on Your Ballot

See what races to expect on this year's ballot!

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State

City

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United States Representative

District 1

U.S. Representatives serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and represent people in their congressional district. They introduce, debate, and vote on federal laws, review national policies, and bring the concerns and needs of their community to Congress in Washington, D.C.

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

The Governor leads Connecticut’s executive branch, sets state priorities, signs or vetoes laws, oversees state agencies, proposes the state budget, and works with lawmakers and local leaders on issues affecting residents. The Governor runs on a shared ticket with the Lieutenant Governor, who supports the Governor, serves a leadership role in the State Senate, and steps in when needed.

Secretary of the State

The Secretary of the State oversees Connecticut’s elections and helps ensure voting is fair, secure, and accessible. They maintain official state records, manage business filings, and provide information to support civic participation across the state.

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer manages Connecticut’s money and investments on behalf of the state. They oversee pension funds and other public funds, help ensure financial stability, and work to protect and grow resources that support state services and residents.

State Comptroller

The State Comptroller oversees the state’s accounting and financial reporting. They manage payroll for state employees, track government spending, and help ensure public funds are used accurately, efficiently, and transparently to support state programs and services.

 Attorney General

The Attorney General serves as the state’s chief legal officer. They represent Connecticut in legal matters, provide legal advice to state agencies, and enforce state laws by taking action on issues that affect the public interest and protect residents’ rights.

Connecticut State Senator

District 1 & 2

Connecticut State Senators serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent larger legislative districts. They propose, debate, and vote on state laws, review the state budget, and work on policies affecting schools, healthcare, transportation, and other community needs.

Connecticut State Representative

District 1, 3-7

Connecticut State Representatives serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent smaller, more local districts. They propose, debate, and vote on state laws, review the state budget, and work on policies affecting schools, healthcare, transportation, and other community needs.

Hartford Judge of Probate

The Judge of Probate handles legal matters involving wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. They make decisions that help protect individuals and families, ensuring legal documents are followed and important personal and financial matters are resolved fairly.

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United States Representative

District 1

U.S. Representatives serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and represent people in their congressional district. They introduce, debate, and vote on federal laws, review national policies, and bring the concerns and needs of their community to Congress in Washington, D.C.

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

The Governor leads Connecticut’s executive branch, sets state priorities, signs or vetoes laws, oversees state agencies, proposes the state budget, and works with lawmakers and local leaders on issues affecting residents. The Governor runs on a shared ticket with the Lieutenant Governor, who supports the Governor, serves a leadership role in the State Senate, and steps in when needed.

Secretary of the State

The Secretary of the State oversees Connecticut’s elections and helps ensure voting is fair, secure, and accessible. They maintain official state records, manage business filings, and provide information to support civic participation across the state.

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer manages Connecticut’s money and investments on behalf of the state. They oversee pension funds and other public funds, help ensure financial stability, and work to protect and grow resources that support state services and residents.

State Comptroller

The State Comptroller oversees the state’s accounting and financial reporting. They manage payroll for state employees, track government spending, and help ensure public funds are used accurately, efficiently, and transparently to support state programs and services.

 Attorney General

The Attorney General serves as the state’s chief legal officer. They represent Connecticut in legal matters, provide legal advice to state agencies, and enforce state laws by taking action on issues that affect the public interest and protect residents’ rights.

Connecticut State Senator

District 1 & 2

Connecticut State Senators serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent larger legislative districts. They propose, debate, and vote on state laws, review the state budget, and work on policies affecting schools, healthcare, transportation, and other community needs.

Connecticut State Representative

District 1, 3-7

Connecticut State Representatives serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent smaller, more local districts. They propose, debate, and vote on state laws, review the state budget, and work on policies affecting schools, healthcare, transportation, and other community needs.

Hartford Judge of Probate

The Judge of Probate handles legal matters involving wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. They make decisions that help protect individuals and families, ensuring legal documents are followed and important personal and financial matters are resolved fairly.

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United States Representative

District 1

U.S. Representatives serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and represent people in their congressional district. They introduce, debate, and vote on federal laws, review national policies, and bring the concerns and needs of their community to Congress in Washington, D.C.

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

The Governor leads Connecticut’s executive branch, sets state priorities, signs or vetoes laws, oversees state agencies, proposes the state budget, and works with lawmakers and local leaders on issues affecting residents. The Governor runs on a shared ticket with the Lieutenant Governor, who supports the Governor, serves a leadership role in the State Senate, and steps in when needed.

Secretary of the State

The Secretary of the State oversees Connecticut’s elections and helps ensure voting is fair, secure, and accessible. They maintain official state records, manage business filings, and provide information to support civic participation across the state.

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer manages Connecticut’s money and investments on behalf of the state. They oversee pension funds and other public funds, help ensure financial stability, and work to protect and grow resources that support state services and residents.

State Comptroller

The State Comptroller oversees the state’s accounting and financial reporting. They manage payroll for state employees, track government spending, and help ensure public funds are used accurately, efficiently, and transparently to support state programs and services.

 Attorney General

The Attorney General serves as the state’s chief legal officer. They represent Connecticut in legal matters, provide legal advice to state agencies, and enforce state laws by taking action on issues that affect the public interest and protect residents’ rights.

Connecticut State Senator

District 1 & 2

Connecticut State Senators serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent larger legislative districts. They propose, debate, and vote on state laws, review the state budget, and work on policies affecting schools, healthcare, transportation, and other community needs.

Connecticut State Representative

District 1, 3-7

Connecticut State Representatives serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent smaller, more local districts. They propose, debate, and vote on state laws, review the state budget, and work on policies affecting schools, healthcare, transportation, and other community needs.

Hartford Judge of Probate

The Judge of Probate handles legal matters involving wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. They make decisions that help protect individuals and families, ensuring legal documents are followed and important personal and financial matters are resolved fairly.

Showing slide 1 of 1

United States Representative

District 1

U.S. Representatives serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and represent people in their congressional district. They introduce, debate, and vote on federal laws, review national policies, and bring the concerns and needs of their community to Congress in Washington, D.C.

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

The Governor leads Connecticut’s executive branch, sets state priorities, signs or vetoes laws, oversees state agencies, proposes the state budget, and works with lawmakers and local leaders on issues affecting residents. The Governor runs on a shared ticket with the Lieutenant Governor, who supports the Governor, serves a leadership role in the State Senate, and steps in when needed.

Secretary of the State

The Secretary of the State oversees Connecticut’s elections and helps ensure voting is fair, secure, and accessible. They maintain official state records, manage business filings, and provide information to support civic participation across the state.

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer manages Connecticut’s money and investments on behalf of the state. They oversee pension funds and other public funds, help ensure financial stability, and work to protect and grow resources that support state services and residents.

State Comptroller

The State Comptroller oversees the state’s accounting and financial reporting. They manage payroll for state employees, track government spending, and help ensure public funds are used accurately, efficiently, and transparently to support state programs and services.

 Attorney General

The Attorney General serves as the state’s chief legal officer. They represent Connecticut in legal matters, provide legal advice to state agencies, and enforce state laws by taking action on issues that affect the public interest and protect residents’ rights.

Connecticut State Senator

District 1 & 2

Connecticut State Senators serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent larger legislative districts. They propose, debate, and vote on state laws, review the state budget, and work on policies affecting schools, healthcare, transportation, and other community needs.

Connecticut State Representative

District 1, 3-7

Connecticut State Representatives serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent smaller, more local districts. They propose, debate, and vote on state laws, review the state budget, and work on policies affecting schools, healthcare, transportation, and other community needs.

Hartford Judge of Probate

The Judge of Probate handles legal matters involving wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. They make decisions that help protect individuals and families, ensuring legal documents are followed and important personal and financial matters are resolved fairly.

Meet the Candidates

Get to know the candidates asking for your vote in the 2026 Election. Explore their experience, priorities, and plans for office.

See Who's Running

Mark Your Calendar

Sept. 16, 2026

Absentee ballot online portal opens

Students who are eligible to vote by absentee ballot can begin the process.

Oct. 2nd, 2026

Absentee ballots begin being issued.

Sept. 16, 2026

Regular voter registration deadline

Deadline for registering to vote through online or mail-in registration. Voters are still able to register in person during early voting or on election day through same day registration.

Oct. 19th - Nov 1st, 2026

Early Voting

Regular hours are 10 AM to 6 PM, with extended hours of 8 AM to 8 PM on Oct. 27th and Oct. 29th. Early voting locations also provide Same-Day Registration.

Nov. 2nd, 2026

Last weekday before Election Day

There is a limited registration session from 9 AM to 5 PM for people who became eligible after Oct. 16th. This is also the deadline to request an absentee ballot.

Nov. 3rd, 2026

Election Day

Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM. Anyone in line by 8 PM can vote. Same-Day Registration is available for eligible voters who are not already registered.

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Civic Journey

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About

The Hartford Youth Civic Collective is a civic resource hub made for and by young people in Hartford. The HYCC aims to make civic life in Hartford understandable, accessible, and meaningful.

Contact

info@hartfordyouthcivichub.com

About

The Hartford Youth Civic Collective is a civic resource hub made for and by young people in Hartford. The HYCC aims to make civic life in Hartford understandable, accessible, and meaningful.

Contact

info@hartfordyouthcivichub.com

About

The Hartford Youth Civic Collective is a civic resource hub made for and by young people in Hartford. The HYCC aims to make civic life in Hartford understandable, accessible, and meaningful.

Contact

info@hartfordyouthcivichub.com

About

The Hartford Youth Civic Collective is a civic resource hub made for and by young people in Hartford. The HYCC aims to make civic life in Hartford understandable, accessible, and meaningful.

Contact

info@hartfordyouthcivichub.com