Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
57 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 31 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region races, led by the Connecticut Senate District 13 contest.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is split across 31 Connecticut Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressConnecticut Senate: 8 districtsDistricts 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 30, 31, 32
Connecticut Senate District 13Jonathan W. Fazzino (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jonathan W. Fazzino Democratic
Jonathan W. Fazzino works as a lawyer for Cohen & Wolf, P.C. and currently represents the 83rd Assembly District as Assistant Majority Leader, per CT House Democrats. He holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University and Boston College Law School, and was first elected to the House in 2022 after serving as an elected Berlin Town Councilor, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jonathan W. Fazzino (Democratic) is the only major-party nominee on file for Connecticut Senate District 13 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.
Full race pageConnecticut Senate District 15Joan V. Hartley (D) · Ruben Rodriguez (R)
Joan V. Hartley Democratic Incumbent
Joan V. Hartley has worked in private-sector management for a major health care insurer and in residential real estate, and is a former educator who co-authored the state's early school readiness legislation, per CT Senate Democrats. She has served eight terms in the House and 12 terms in the Senate representing Waterbury, Middlebury and Naugatuck, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Ruben Rodriguez Republican
Ruben Rodriguez works as a meter technician for the New Britain Water Department, per Brookfield Patch. He was a founder of the Latino National Coalition of Connecticut and was appointed by state Senator Len Fasano to a commission on Latino and Puerto Rican affairs; he has lived in Waterbury for about 20 years, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Joan V. Hartley (Democratic), Ruben Rodriguez (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut Senate District 15 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. Joan V. Hartley is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut Senate District 16Jack Perry (D) · Rob Sampson (R)
Jack Perry Democratic
- Wants to make Connecticut more cost friendly for business through streamlined permitting and lower startup costs.
- Supports the Take Back Our Grid Act and holding the electric utility accountable to ratepayers.
- Wants to expand vocational pathways for students who do not pursue a four year college degree.
Per the Patch (candidate questionnaire).
About Jack Perry
Jack Perry is a candidate for Connecticut Senate District 16, per his campaign site. He built HQ Dumpsters, a small business he started at age 18, and served on the Southington Town Council, per his campaign site. Perry describes himself as a small business owner focused on lowering costs for working families.
Rob Sampson Republican Incumbent
Rob Sampson is the Republican state senator for Connecticut's 16th District, representing Prospect, Southington, Wolcott and parts of Cheshire and Waterbury, per his campaign site. He previously served four terms in the state House of Representatives from 2011 to 2018, per his campaign site. Sampson currently serves as Ranking Republican Member of the Labor and Public Employees, Government Administration and Elections, and Housing committees, per his campaign site.
Jack Perry (Democratic), Rob Sampson (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut Senate District 16 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. Rob Sampson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut Senate District 17Jorge Cabrera (D) · John-Paul Dorais (R)
Jorge Cabrera Democratic Incumbent
- Lower electric bills and childcare costs for families
- Secure increased state funding for local schools
- Take on insurance and pharmaceutical companies to lower health care costs and cap prescription drug prices
Per the campaign site.
About Jorge Cabrera
Jorge Cabrera is the Democratic state senator for Connecticut's 17th District, representing Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck and Woodbridge, per his campaign site. He was first elected to the State Senate in 2020 after nearly a decade working as a researcher, wage enforcement specialist and organizer for the Carpenter's Union, per his campaign site. Cabrera later worked as an international representative for the United Food and Commercial Workers union and currently works for IUPAT DC 11, per his campaign site.
John-Paul Dorais Republican
- Protect families and strengthen local towns
Per the campaign site.
About John-Paul Dorais
John-Paul Dorais is a candidate for Connecticut Senate District 17, per his campaign site. He has served as a police detective for 13 years while also operating as a small business owner, per his campaign site. Dorais has served on the Prospect Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and coached youth and high school basketball, per his campaign site.
Jorge Cabrera (Democratic), John-Paul Dorais (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut Senate District 17 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. Jorge Cabrera is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut Senate District 21Carolann Reid (D) · Jason Perillo (R)
Carolann Reid Democratic
- Connect families to quality careers and strengthen partnerships between education and industry
Per the campaign site.
About Carolann Reid
Carolann Reid is a Democratic candidate for Connecticut Senate District 21, representing Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford, per her campaign site. She has more than 20 years of experience in workforce development and holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, per her campaign site. Reid describes her work connecting local businesses, schools and community organizations to expand residents' access to job training.
Jason Perillo Republican Incumbent
Jason Perillo, a lifelong Shelton resident, served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 2007 to 2025 before moving to the Senate in 2025 to represent Stratford, Seymour, Shelton and Monroe, per his official Senate page. He is the ranking Senate member on the Committee on Children and a ranking member on the Human Services committee, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Carolann Reid (Democratic), Jason Perillo (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut Senate District 21 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. Jason Perillo is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut Senate District 30Aaron Zimmer (D) · Stephen G. Harding (R)
Aaron Zimmer Democratic
- Wants to lower costs for Connecticut families and defend access to healthcare.
- Supports fair pay and benefits for working people
Per the campaign site.
About Aaron Zimmer
Aaron Zimmer is the Democratic candidate for Connecticut Senate District 30, per his campaign site. His campaign announced in June 2026 that it had qualified for Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program, per his campaign site. Zimmer has been endorsed by CSEA and Planned Parenthood Votes Connecticut, per his campaign site.
Stephen G. Harding Republican Incumbent
Stephen G. Harding is a lawyer and Senate Minority Leader who has lived in Brookfield for nearly 30 years, per ctsenaterepublicans.com. He was first elected to the Senate in 2022 after four terms in the House, and is the ranking member of the Environment and Legislative Management committees, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Aaron Zimmer (Democratic), Stephen G. Harding (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut Senate District 30 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. Stephen G. Harding is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut Senate District 31Laurel LaPorte-Grimes (D) · Henri Martin (R)
Laurel LaPorte-Grimes Democratic
Laurel LaPorte-Grimes is the Democratic nominee for Connecticut Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Henri Martin Republican Incumbent
Henri Martin, a Bristol small business owner, is serving his sixth term in the Senate after winning reelection in 2024 and holds the title of Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore, per ctsenaterepublicans.com. He previously served as a Bristol councilman and acting mayor and is the ranking member of the Commerce and Higher Education committees, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Laurel LaPorte-Grimes (Democratic), Henri Martin (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut Senate District 31 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. Henri Martin is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut Senate District 32Matt Knickerbocker (D) · Eric C Berthel (R)
Matt Knickerbocker Democratic
Matt Knickerbocker most recently served as town manager of Wilton and previously served 13 years as First Selectman of Bethel, where he led infrastructure investments and helped the town reach a AAA bond rating, per Voices News. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Eric C Berthel Republican Incumbent
Eric C Berthel, of Watertown, is a former first responder serving his fifth term after winning reelection in 2024 and holds the title of Chief Deputy Republican Leader, per his official Senate page. He is the ranking Republican member of the Banking, Education, and Executive and Legislative Nominations committees, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Matt Knickerbocker (Democratic), Eric C Berthel (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut Senate District 32 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. Eric C Berthel is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House: 23 districtsDistricts 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 83, 89, 103, 104, 105, 113, 114, 122, 131
Connecticut House District 66Suzanne Lovig (D) · Karen Reddington-Hughes (R)
Suzanne Lovig Democratic
- Reduce health care and utility costs to improve affordability for families
- Secure fair state funding for District 66 towns and schools
- Support young families and community growth to sustain local boards and volunteer services
Per the campaign site.
About Suzanne Lovig
Suzanne Lovig is the Democratic candidate for Connecticut House District 66, per her campaign site. She co-owns TopNotch Painting LLC, a Woodbury painting business she and her husband launched in 1993, per her campaign site. Lovig has served as chair of the Woodbury Public Building Commission and on the Zoning Commission, and currently serves on the Board of Finance, per her campaign site.
Karen Reddington-Hughes Republican Incumbent
Karen Reddington-Hughes is the sitting state representative for Connecticut's 66th Assembly District, covering Bethlehem, Litchfield, Morris, Warren and Woodbury, per the Connecticut General Assembly's member roster. Reddington-Hughes has worked on agricultural support and wildlife management issues, per CT House Republicans. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Suzanne Lovig (Democratic), Karen Reddington-Hughes (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 66 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. Karen Reddington-Hughes is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 68Joe Polletta (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joe Polletta Republican Incumbent
Joe Polletta is the sitting state representative for Connecticut's 68th Assembly District, representing Waterbury and Watertown, per the Connecticut General Assembly's member roster. Polletta serves as House ranking member of the Finance Committee, per CT House Republicans. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Joe Polletta (Republican) is the only major-party nominee on file for Connecticut House District 68 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. Joe Polletta is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 69Jason Buchsbaum (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jason Buchsbaum Republican Incumbent
- Lower Connecticut's energy costs
- Support public safety and emergency services
- Oppose unfunded mandates and protect the right of towns to govern themselves
Per the campaign site.
About Jason Buchsbaum
Jason Buchsbaum is the Republican state representative for Connecticut House District 69, seeking reelection, per his campaign site. He serves on the General Assembly's Public Safety and Security, Energy and Technology, and Commerce committees, per his campaign site. Buchsbaum was elected to five terms on the Southbury Board of Selectmen, where he served as Chairman Pro Tempore, and previously served on the Seymour Board of Education, per his campaign site.
Jason Buchsbaum (Republican) is the only major-party nominee on file for Connecticut House District 69 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. Jason Buchsbaum is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 70Jeff Litke (D) · Seth Bronko (R)
Jeff Litke Democratic
- Continue the state's record of tax cuts and oppose policies that raise costs for families
- Oppose corporations taking over neighborhood housing
- Protect consumers from high energy bills
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Litke
Jeff Litke is the Democratic candidate for Connecticut House District 70 in Naugatuck, per his campaign site. He is a former aide to Governor Jodi Rell and currently works as an employment executive for the Town of Stratford, per his campaign site. Litke serves on the Naugatuck Board of Education, where he has served as chair, per his campaign site.
Seth Bronko Republican Incumbent
- Strengthen workforce development and expand access to higher education
- Increase transparency and accountability in state government
Per the campaign site.
About Seth Bronko
Seth Bronko is the Republican state representative for Connecticut House District 70, representing Naugatuck, per his campaign site. He serves as Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, focusing on workforce development and higher education access, per his campaign site. Bronko is a real estate professional and a graduate of the University of Connecticut, per his campaign site.
Jeff Litke (Democratic), Seth Bronko (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 70 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. Seth Bronko is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 71Stephen R Ferrucci III (D) · William Pizzuto (R)
Stephen R Ferrucci III Democratic
Stephen R Ferrucci III is the Democratic nominee for Connecticut House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
William Pizzuto Republican Incumbent
William Pizzuto is the sitting state representative for Connecticut's 71st Assembly District, covering Middlebury and Waterbury, per the Connecticut General Assembly's member roster. Pizzuto has worked on school bus safety legislation and an expanded sales tax free week, per CT House Republicans. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Stephen R Ferrucci III (Democratic), William Pizzuto (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 71 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. William Pizzuto is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 72Larry B. Butler (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Larry B. Butler Democratic Incumbent
Larry Butler is the sitting state representative for Connecticut's 72nd Assembly District and lives in Waterbury, per the Connecticut General Assembly's member roster. Butler serves as Deputy Speaker of the House, per CT House Democrats. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Larry B. Butler (Democratic) is the only major-party nominee on file for Connecticut House District 72 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. Larry B. Butler is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 73Ronald Napoli Jr. (D) · Terence Lott Sr. (R)
Ronald Napoli Jr. Democratic Incumbent
- Supports energy assistance programs and opposes proposed health insurance rate increases.
- Backs school bus safety measures and affordable child care investment.
Per the campaign site.
About Ronald Napoli Jr.
Ronald Napoli Jr. is a Waterbury public school teacher who earned a secondary education degree from the University of Bridgeport in 2003, per CT House Democrats. He previously served six years on Waterbury's Board of Aldermen, including as president pro tempore, and now serves as Assistant Majority Leader and Bonding Subcommittee chair in the state House, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Terence Lott Sr. Republican
Terence Lott Sr. is the Republican nominee for Connecticut House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Ronald Napoli Jr. (Democratic), Terence Lott Sr. (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 73 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. Ronald Napoli Jr. is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 74Michael DiGiovancarlo (D) · Ollie Gray III (R)
Michael DiGiovancarlo Democratic Incumbent
- Helped secure funding for universal free school breakfast in Waterbury schools.
- Supports municipal aid for schools and city services and expanded sales-tax-free week purchase limits.
Per the campaign site.
About Michael DiGiovancarlo
Michael DiGiovancarlo is an 18-year veteran of the Waterbury Police Department who serves as a community relations officer, per CT House Democrats. He has also served eight years on Waterbury's Board of Aldermen, currently as Board President, and lives in Waterbury with his wife Tracy and their two sons, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Ollie Gray III Republican
Ollie Gray III is a Waterbury resident who serves as an Area Representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Connecticut, per Connecticut FCA. He previously worked as a state rehabilitation therapist and coached high school and college football, and served as youth and associate pastor at Living Faith Christian Church for 20 years, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Michael DiGiovancarlo (Democratic), Ollie Gray III (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 74 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. Michael DiGiovancarlo is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 75Geraldo Reyes Jr. (D) · Faithalee Goclowski (R)
Geraldo Reyes Jr. Democratic Incumbent
- Supports emergency energy and utility bill assistance, free school breakfast programs and school-based health centers.
- Backs affordable housing development and expanded SNAP and grocery assistance.
Per the campaign site.
About Geraldo Reyes Jr.
Geraldo Reyes Jr. is a Waterbury manufacturing engineer with 36 years in the industry who was first elected to the House in 2016 and now serves as Deputy Speaker, per CT House Democrats. He has served as a district leader for the 75th District Democratic Town Committee for 12 years and has been president of the South End Neighborhood Association since 2015, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Faithalee Goclowski Republican
- Focuses on public safety, strengthening schools, lower taxes, economic growth and government transparency.
Per the campaign site.
About Faithalee Goclowski
Goclowski is a small-business owner with more than 32 years of experience in elder care who has operated Humanity Home Care in Waterbury for nine years, per the campaign site. Goclowski is a longtime Waterbury resident running for state representative in the 75th District, per the campaign site.
Geraldo Reyes Jr. (Democratic), Faithalee Goclowski (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 75 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. Geraldo Reyes Jr. is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 76Jennifer C. Davis (D) · John Piscopo (R)
Jennifer C. Davis Democratic
Jennifer C. Davis is the Democratic nominee for Connecticut House District 76 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
John Piscopo Republican Incumbent
- Has raised concerns that state budget adjustment legislation relies on one-time expenditures rather than long-term fiscal reforms.
Per the campaign site.
About John Piscopo
John Piscopo is the Republican nominee for Connecticut House District 76 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. John Piscopo is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jennifer C. Davis (Democratic), John Piscopo (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 76 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. John Piscopo is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 77DeWayne K Wynn Jr (D) · CARA C. PAVALOCK-D'AMATO (R)
DeWayne K Wynn Jr Democratic
DeWayne K Wynn Jr is a lifelong Bristol resident who serves as director of homeownership and programs for Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut, per The Bristol Edition. He has a background in finance, housing advocacy, nonprofit leadership and community engagement, and joined the Democratic slate for Bristol's 1st District City Council in 2025, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
CARA C. PAVALOCK-D'AMATO Republican Incumbent
- Supports public safety and law enforcement, community assistance programs, and addressing housing affordability and electricity costs.
Per the campaign site.
About CARA C. PAVALOCK-D'AMATO
CARA C. PAVALOCK-D'AMATO is the Republican nominee for Connecticut House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. CARA C. PAVALOCK-D'AMATO is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
DeWayne K Wynn Jr (Democratic), CARA C. PAVALOCK-D'AMATO (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 77 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. CARA C. PAVALOCK-D'AMATO is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 78Nate Brown (D) · Joe Hoxha (R)
Nate Brown Democratic
Nate Brown was nominated by the Democratic vacancy committee on July 31, 2026 to appear on the November ballot for Connecticut's 78th Assembly District, per the certificate of party endorsement filed with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Brown is not a sitting legislator; the district is currently represented by a Republican. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Joe Hoxha Republican Incumbent
- Emphasizes support for local economic development, workforce training programs and educational opportunities.
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Hoxha
Joe Hoxha is the Republican nominee for Connecticut House District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. Joe Hoxha is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Nate Brown (Democratic), Joe Hoxha (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 78 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. Joe Hoxha is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 79Mary B Fortier (D) · Cheryl L. Thibeault (R)
Mary B Fortier Democratic Incumbent
- Supports energy assistance programs, early literacy initiatives, school nutrition programs and small business support.
Per the campaign site.
About Mary B Fortier
Mary B Fortier holds a BA from Boston College and a JD from Western New England College School of Law, and worked most of her legal career as a clerk in the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, per CT House Democrats. She served eight years as a Bristol Councilwoman and is president of the Human Resources Agency Board of Directors, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Cheryl L. Thibeault Republican
Cheryl L. Thibeault served on Bristol's City Council beginning in 2021 and previously spent 13 years on the city's Board of Finance, including five years as chairwoman, per bristolpress.com. She has served on more than 13 Bristol city commissions and committees, per The Bristol Edition. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Mary B Fortier (Democratic), Cheryl L. Thibeault (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 79 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. Mary B Fortier is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 80Cheryl Hilton (D) · Gale L. Mastrofrancesco (R)
Cheryl Hilton Democratic
Cheryl Hilton is the Democratic nominee for Connecticut House District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. Hilton is a University of Connecticut graduate in human development and family relations who spent 14 years in health and welfare insurance before moving into real estate, per the campaign site. She is the founder of the Hilton Advocacy Group, which helps families navigate special-education plans for their children, and lives in Southington, per the campaign site.
Gale L. Mastrofrancesco Republican Incumbent
- Supports stronger absentee-ballot safeguards, opposes expanded state authority over homeschooling, and supports protections against senior financial fraud.
Per the campaign site.
About Gale L. Mastrofrancesco
Gale L. Mastrofrancesco represents Southington and Wolcott's 80th Assembly District and serves as Assistant House Republican Leader, per CT House Republicans. She is ranking member of the Government Administration and Elections Committee, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Cheryl Hilton (Democratic), Gale L. Mastrofrancesco (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 80 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. Gale L. Mastrofrancesco is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 83Chad Cardillo (D) · Bob Ham (R)
Chad Cardillo Democratic
- 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.
About Chad Cardillo
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.
Bob Ham Republican
- Supports practical, common-sense solutions on taxpayer protection, job growth and affordability.
Per the campaign site.
About Bob Ham
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.
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.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 89Lezlye Zupkus (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lezlye Zupkus Republican Incumbent
- Supports tax relief initiatives including an expanded tax-free week, veterans' benefits, and fiscal accountability for state earmarks.
Per the campaign site.
About Lezlye Zupkus
Lezlye Zupkus represents the 89th Assembly District, covering Bethany, Cheshire, Prospect and Waterbury, and serves as Deputy Republican Leader At-Large, per CT House Republicans. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Lezlye Zupkus (Republican) is the only major-party nominee on file for Connecticut House District 89 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. Lezlye Zupkus is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 103Liz Linehan (D) · Jeff Weiss (R)
Liz Linehan Democratic Incumbent
Linehan is the State Representative for Cheshire, Hamden and Wallingford and serves on the Public Safety and Security Committee, per the Connecticut House Democrats caucus page. Recent work highlighted there includes promoting the state's paid leave program and college access through the Connecticut Automatic Admission Program. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jeff Weiss Republican
- Restoring parental rights
- Supporting local, state and federal law enforcement
- Lowering the cost of living and preserving local control over zoning
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Weiss
Weiss is a small business owner and lifelong Connecticut resident who previously served five years as Deputy Registrar of Voters, per the campaign site. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and now lives in Cheshire, per the campaign site.
Liz Linehan (Democratic), Jeff Weiss (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 103 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. Liz Linehan is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 104Kara Rochelle (D) · Daniel Sexton (R)
Kara Rochelle Democratic Incumbent
Rochelle is Deputy Majority Leader in the Connecticut House, representing Ansonia and Derby, per the Connecticut House Democrats caucus page. Recent work highlighted there includes worker support legislation, job training programs and senior services in the Valley region. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Daniel Sexton Republican
Sexton is the Republican nominee for the 104th House District, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Kara Rochelle (Democratic), Daniel Sexton (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 104 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. Kara Rochelle is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 105Josh James Beaupre (D) · Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R)
Josh James Beaupre Democratic
- Affordability for working families and seniors
- Education and youth investment
- Public safety and support for veterans and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Josh James Beaupre
Beaupre, who goes by Josh James, is the Democratic candidate for the 105th House District, covering Seymour, Beacon Falls and Derby, per his campaign site. He brings more than a decade of experience in business, negotiation and leadership, and frames his candidacy around affordability, education and public safety.
Nicole Klarides-Ditria Republican Incumbent
Klarides-Ditria is the State Representative for the 105th District, representing Seymour, and serves as House Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee, per the Connecticut House Republicans caucus page. She co-chairs the legislature's Animal Welfare Caucus and volunteers annually to promote early childhood literacy through Read Across America. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Josh James Beaupre (Democratic), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 105 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. Nicole Klarides-Ditria is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 113Bryan Lizotte (D) · Joe Lauretti (R)
Bryan Lizotte Democratic
- Wants Shelton to receive a larger share of state income tax dollars back in municipal aid
- Supports reinstating a gas tax holiday and eliminating the state income tax on retirement income
- Wants to reform the state education funding formula for Shelton schools
Per the campaign site.
About Bryan Lizotte
Bryan Lizotte is a candidate for Connecticut House District 113, per his campaign site. He is a lifelong Shelton resident and a current Shelton Alderman representing Downtown and Coram Gardens, per his campaign site. He owns the Shelton Gift Boutique and spent over 10 years as a Medical Technologist at Griffin Hospital, per his campaign site.
Joe Lauretti Republican
- Focuses on keeping Shelton and Connecticut more affordable
- Supports Shelton's residents and businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Lauretti
Lauretti, the son of Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, is the Republican candidate for the open 113th House District seat, per Hearst Connecticut Media. He is running to succeed Rep. Amy Romano, who won a special election for the seat in 2025 but did not seek a full two-year term.
Bryan Lizotte (Democratic), Joe Lauretti (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 113 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.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 114Mary Welander (D) · Brooke Hopkins (R)
Mary Welander Democratic Incumbent
Welander is the State Representative for Derby, Hamden, Orange and Woodbridge, per the Connecticut House Democrats caucus page. Recent work highlighted there includes free school breakfast, special education funding and child care assistance. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Brooke Hopkins Republican
- Opposing state housing mandates and preserving local zoning control
- Tax relief and utility bill transparency
Per the campaign site.
About Brooke Hopkins
Hopkins is a social worker with nearly 30 years of experience, holding an MSW from the University of Connecticut where she now teaches first-year MSW students, per her campaign site. A longtime Woodbridge resident who co-owned CT Youth Resources, she was unanimously endorsed as the Republican candidate for the 114th House District on May 21, per the Orange Times.
Mary Welander (Democratic), Brooke Hopkins (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 114 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. Mary Welander is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 122Mandy Kilmartin (D) · Ben McGorty (R)
Mandy Kilmartin Democratic
- Fully funding public schools
- Expanding rental assistance and support for first-time homebuyers
- Lowering healthcare and energy costs
Per the campaign site.
About Mandy Kilmartin
Kilmartin has 25 years of experience in healthcare focused on quality, safety and compassionate care, per her campaign site. She served five years on the Shelton Board of Education and co-founded the Lady Ds Scholarship Fund, and is the Democratic candidate for the 122nd House District, covering Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull.
Ben McGorty Republican Incumbent
McGorty is the State Representative for the 122nd District, representing Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull, per the Connecticut House Republicans caucus page. Recent work highlighted there includes advocacy for Connecticut farmers and opposition to property tax increases on farmland under Public Act 490. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Mandy Kilmartin (Democratic), Ben McGorty (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 122 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. Ben McGorty is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
Full race pageConnecticut House District 131Heather Stafford (D) · Arnold Jensen (R)
Heather Stafford Democratic
- Representing working families' interests in Hartford
Per the campaign site.
About Heather Stafford
Heather Stafford is the Democratic candidate for Connecticut House District 131, covering Naugatuck, Oxford and Southbury. A lifelong Connecticut resident, she has founded several small businesses, including a hair salon, a coffee shop and an acupuncture practice, and has worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs serving veterans, per her campaign site.
Arnold Jensen Republican Incumbent
Arnold Jensen is the Republican nominee for Connecticut House District 131 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Connecticut Secretary of the State's 2026 Certificate of Party Endorsement or Nomination for this district. Arnold Jensen is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Heather Stafford (Democratic), Arnold Jensen (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 131 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. Arnold Jensen is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
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