Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Connecticut House District 83

2 candidates are tracked for Connecticut House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Cardillo and Bob Ham. Candidate information follows official Capitol Planning Region election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chad Cardillo (Democratic), Bob Ham (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Listed from the party endorsement and nomination certificates filed with the Secretary of the State and the August 11 primary results; minor-party lines and petitioning candidates are certified separately and are not yet reflected here. The General Assembly's member list shows no sitting member among these candidates. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Chad Cardillo

Democratic

Top priorities

Ensuring public dollars go to local public schools and every child has access to quality education
Addressing the rising cost of living with a tax structure that prioritizes seniors and working families
Supporting first responders and strengthening workforce development through higher education and skilled trades

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cardillo is a fourth-generation lifelong Meriden resident who grew up in the 83rd District and works as a public school teacher, per the campaign site. Cardillo serves as Meriden City Council deputy majority leader, with more than two decades of service to the community, per the campaign site.

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Bob Ham

Republican

Top priorities

Supports practical, common-sense solutions on taxpayer protection, job growth and affordability.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bob Ham is a U.S. Navy veteran who has spent more than 30 years in the precision manufacturing industry, per his campaign site. He lives in Wallingford and is an active member of Christ Presbyterian Church, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Connecticut House District 83 in 2026?

When is the Connecticut House District 83 election in Connecticut?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Connecticut are on the Connecticut election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Capitol Planning Region and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Chad Cardillo, full profile Bob Ham, full profile Official Connecticut election office