Statewide:
Connecticut voters will elect a governor this year — either reelecting Democratic incumbent Ned Lamont to a historic third term or choosing his Republican challenger, State Senator Ryan Fazio of Greenwich.
The state’s other constitutional offices are all on the ballot, too. Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D), Attorney General William Tong (D), Comptroller Sean Scanlon (D), Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (D), and Treasurer Erick Russell (D) are all up for re-election.
Federal:
Their Republican challengers are Matthew Corey (Lt. Gov.), John Bolton (AG), Jennifer Tooker (Comptroller), Peter Lumaj (SOTS), and Fred Wilms (Treasurer).
All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election, including the five in Connecticut. All of the seats are currently held by Democrats. Only one incumbent will not be on the November ballot: Democrat John Larson from the first district. Larson lost the Democratic primary to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin.
The seats are all rated “solid Democrat” by the Cook Political Report.
Neither of the state’s U.S. senators are up for re-election, since those terms are 6 years.
State legislature:
All of the seats at the state legislature are also in play. There is currently a Democratic supermajority at the state House. Party makeup is 25D-11R in the state Senate and 102-49 in the state House.
How did these candidates make it onto the ballot?
Candidates who appear on the general election ballot either won their party’s primary election or petitioned to appear as a candidate. Voters can also write in a candidate.
Do I have to vote for every office on my ballot?
No. Your ballot will not be disqualified if you leave one or more lines blank.
How do I know if I’m registered to vote, and where to go to cast my ballot?
Use the Secretary of the State's voter registration lookup here to check your registration and to see your polling place.
What do I need to bring with me to vote?
ID will be requested by the poll worker. However, in most cases, a person can sign an affidavit in lieu of presenting an ID.
More details, including specific scenarios, are on the Secretary of the State’s website.
If I see strange behavior, or a problem, at the polls, who do I call?
Always call 911 if a situation is seemingly dangerous. To report a problem at the polls, call the Election Day Hotline at 1-866-733-2463 or send an email to elections@ct.gov.
Where can I watch for real-time election results?
Primary election results will be posted to the Secretary of the State’s website here.
Can I vote absentee?
Any CT voter can vote absentee without an excuse.
The portal to request an absentee ballot in Connecticut opens 45 days before the election (September 19). The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the general election is November 2. Absentee ballots must be received by the time the polls close (8:00) on Election Day.
You can request an absentee ballot here.
Can I vote by mail?
Yes, voting by mail is considered absentee. Election officials must receive the ballot by Election Day.
Can I vote early?
In-person early voting begins on October 19. To find your location, go to https://portal.ct.gov/sots
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements for voting in CT.
Governor
Kathy Hochul (D) vs. Bruce Blakeman (R)
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking another term against Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Hochul is running with Adrienne Adams, while Blakeman is running with Todd Hood.
New York State Comptroller
New York voters will choose their state comptroller in the November 3 election. The comptroller oversees state finances, audits government spending and manages the state's pension fund. Incumbent Democrat Thomas P. DiNapoli faces Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez.
Republican: Joseph Hernandez
Joseph Hernandez is a biotechnology and investment executive who has founded and led several companies, including Blue Water Venture Partners and Blue Water Biotech. He has not previously held elected public office and ran for New York City mayor in 2025.
Democrat: Thomas P. DiNapoli (incumbent)
Thomas P. DiNapoli has served as New York State Comptroller since 2007. Before taking office, he represented a Nassau County district in the New York State Assembly from 1987 to 2007. He began his political career in 1972, when he was elected to the Mineola Board of Education at age 18.
New York Attorney General
New York voters will also decide who will serve as the state's attorney general. The office oversees legal matters involving the state, enforces consumer protection laws and represents New York in legal proceedings. Incumbent Democrat Letitia James faces Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy.
Republican: Saritha Komatireddy
Saritha Komatireddy is an attorney and former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. In 2020, President Donald Trump nominated her to serve as a U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of New York, but her nomination was returned without confirmation in January 2021. She has not previously held or run for elected office.
Democrat: Letitia James (incumbent)
Letitia James previously served as New York City public advocate from 2014 to 2018 and represented Brooklyn's 35th District on the New York City Council from 2004 to 2013. She was elected New York attorney general in 2018. James has faced a criminal indictment but has not been convicted of a crime.
Do I have to vote for every office on my ballot?
No. You can choose which races or ballot questions you want to vote in. You do not have to make a selection in every contest.
How do I know if I’m registered to vote, and where do I go to cast my ballot?
Use the New York State Board of Elections’ voter lookup tool to check your registration status and find your Election Day and early voting polling locations.
Check your voter registration and find your polling place here.
What do I need to bring with me to vote?
Most registered New York voters do not need to show identification when voting.
If you are voting for the first time and your identity could not be verified when you registered, you may be asked to provide identification at the polls. Acceptable documents can include a valid photo ID or certain documents showing your name and address, such as a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document.
Where do I vote early?
Early voting for the 2026 general election runs from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1. Early voting locations and hours are determined by county. Voters can use the state's voter lookup tool to find their early voting polling locations.
Find your early voting location here.
If I have a problem at the polls, who do I contact?
If there is an immediate danger, call 911. For election-related questions or problems, contact your local county Board of Elections.
Can I vote absentee?
Yes, if you meet one of New York’s absentee voting qualifications. You may qualify if you will be outside your county on Election Day, are unable to appear at the polls because of illness or disability, are the primary caregiver for someone who is ill or disabled, or meet certain other qualifications.
Request an absentee ballot here.
Can I vote by mail without an excuse?
Yes. Any registered New York voter can request an early mail ballot without providing a reason.
For the Nov. 3 general election, applications submitted by mail or through the online portal must be received by your county Board of Elections by Oct. 24. You can apply in person through Nov. 2.
Request an early mail ballot here.
When does my ballot need to be returned?
If you return your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by your county Board of Elections by Nov. 10.
You can also return your ballot in person to your county Board of Elections, an early voting site in your county during early voting, or an Election Day polling site in your county. Ballots returned in person on Election Day must be received by 9 p.m.
Can I track my ballot?
Yes. New York voters can use the state's voter lookup and mail ballot tracker to check the status of an early mail or absentee ballot.
Am I registered to vote?
You can check your voter registration status using the New York State Board of Elections' voter lookup tool.
Check your voter registration here.
What is the deadline to register to vote?
To vote in New York's Nov. 3 general election, your voter registration application must be received by your Board of Elections no later than Oct. 24.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No. You must register by the Oct. 24 deadline to vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
Can I vote early?
Yes. Early voting for the 2026 general election runs from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1.
Early voting hours vary by county. Use the New York State Board of Elections' voter lookup tool to find your early voting location.
Find your early voting location here.
When is Election Day?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls in New York are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What are the key election deadlines?
Oct. 24: Voter registration deadline
Oct. 24: Early voting begins
Oct. 24: Deadline for mailed or online early mail and absentee ballot applications
Nov. 1: Early voting ends
Nov. 2: Last day to apply in person for an early mail or absentee ballot
Nov. 3: Election Day; mailed ballots must be postmarked by this date
Nov. 10: Deadline for properly postmarked mailed ballots to be received by the county Board of Elections