2026 Midterms State GuideConnecticut
Hold on to your lobster roll and nutmeg.
- PrimaryStatewideAug. 11This date has passed.
- Election DayGeneralNov. 3
Updated
Hi! It’s me, Shadrach. Apparently, I’m your civic guide today. If you’ve been complaining about how things are going (and I’ve heard you, the walls are thin), this guide will help you feel informed and able to vote in this year’s midterms. Now, hold on to your lobster roll and nutmeg, and let’s get into it.
Connecticut at a glance
Connecticut votes on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for governor and all 5 U.S. House seats.
- Election Day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- Voter registration
- Oct. 16: Voter registration deadline
- Governor
- 2 candidates
- U.S. House
- 5 seats
- Statewide ballot measures
- None
Your to-do list
0 of 3 doneImportant dates
- Sept. 19Federal deadline (MOVE Act/UOCAVA) This date has passed.
- Oct. 2Printed absentee ballots become available to voters.
- Oct. 16Voter registration deadline
- Nov. 2Deadline to request an absentee ballot
- Nov. 3Election Day
What’s at stake
Connecticuters have high spirits and even higher bills going into the elections. According to a 2026 Sacred Heart University/WFSB/CT Insider Poll, seven in ten registered voters ranked their quality of life as good even though 41.9% believe the state’s economy has worsened in the past year. 38% feel the strain on their wallets, and 59% say they’re struggling to maintain their standard of living, pushing cost of living and inflation to the top of 29.4% of voters’ priority lists, followed by energy costs and housing affordability.
Who’s on your ballot
Tap a race to see the candidates.
Connecticut is choosing a governor
See whose priorities line up with yours
Here are the top priorities each candidate lists, in their own words. Pick the 2 that matter most to you. Names stay hidden until you see your results.
0 of 2 picked
Ned LamontDemocratincumbent
Top priorities- Lowering the cost of living for families by implementing universal pre-K and expanding affordable childcare, continuing to deliver universal free school meals, expanding access to affordable healthcare, & more.
- Lowering energy costs and holding utilities accountable through stronger oversight, transparency requirements, and regular reviews of their performance.
- Lowering health insurance premiums by requiring large corporations to take responsibility for the healthcare costs of their workforce instead of shifting those costs onto taxpayers.
- Top priorities
Ryan FazioRepublican- Lowering energy costs by ending hidden taxes, expanding reliable supply, and removing the mandates driving up costs.
- Lowering income taxes for every Connecticut family by $1,500 and implementing property tax caps.
- Reducing taxpayer spending on illegal immigration and reversing the 2019 sanctuary state policies to protect public safety and taxpayers
All U.S. House of Representatives seats are up for election every two years. Find your district here.
- Shadrach’s big picture
Connecticuters will elect five candidates to represent them in the U.S. House. Democrats are expected to hold all five of those seats.
- Open seats
None
- Competitive districts
Cook doesn’t rank any Connecticut district competitive (all five are solidly Democratic). Candidates in both parties filed to run in all five districts so none is guaranteed to either party, but a Republican hasn’t snagged a House seat since 2006.
Also on the ballot
Other races Connecticut voters will decide.
- Lieutenant Governor
- Attorney General
- Secretary of State
- Comptroller
- Treasurer
- State Senate
- State House
- Special state legislative
Whose job is it?
Ten things government does. Tap the office that does each one.
Whose job is it to…
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From the newsroom
How TPO has covered Connecticut this cycle. Tap one to read it here.
A prayer for Connecticut
Good Father, we pray for Connecticut as they prepare to vote. Thank you for the privilege voters have to cast their vote for the good of their community. Sharpen their attention, help them see the ballot with your eyes, and help them vote with both conviction and humility.
May candidates campaign with integrity. Remind them that the office is not a mere prize to be won, but a profound responsibility to steward carefully. If they win, surround them with wise counsel and guide them toward decisions that serve their constituents. For those who lose, bring comfort and give them grace in their response.
Draw near to all tempted toward anxiety, anger, or despair. Guard their hearts with a peace that this political moment cannot give. No candidate or ballot decision usurps your sovereignty or thwarts your good purposes.
Amen.