Guilford Voters Face Ballot With Charter Question And State Races
Residents will vote Tuesday for governor, congressional seats, and local officials alongside a specific town charter revision measure.
By Luis Medina ·
Guilford residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to select candidates for federal and state offices while deciding on a local charter revision. The election covers a range of high-stakes positions, including the governorship and seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Polling stations will operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. The state allows voters in line by 8 p.m. to cast their ballots. Individuals who missed the standard registration deadline may still participate through Connecticut’s same-day registration process at designated town locations.
The gubernatorial race features incumbent Ned Lamont running with Susan Bysiewicz on the Democratic and Working Families Party tickets. The Republican and Independent Party slates list Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey for the top two offices. Voters in the 3rd Congressional District will choose between Rosa L. DeLauro, Christopher Lancia, and Thomas Egan.
Statewide races also include contests for Secretary of the State, Treasurer, Comptroller, and Attorney General. Stephanie Thomas runs for Secretary of the State against Peter Lumaj. In the Treasurer race, Erick Russell opposes Fred Wilms. Sean Scanlon and Jennifer S. Tooker face off for Comptroller, while William Tong challenges John Bolton for Attorney General.
Local contests involve the State Senate and State House. Christine Cohen seeks the State Senate seat in the 12th District, facing Lisa Deane for the Republican nomination. In the State House, Moira Rader and Carlyle Ciccone compete for the 98th District seat. Vincent J. Candelora is the sole Republican candidate listed for the 86th District seat.
The ballot also includes a yes-or-no question regarding the Guilford Town Charter. The proposal stems from a revision approved by the Board of Selectmen at a special meeting on August 24, 2026. Voters will decide whether to adopt the changes as recommended by the Guilford Charter Revision Commission.
Voters can locate their specific polling place using the Secretary of State’s website. The charter question sits alongside the partisan races for Judge of Probate and Registrar of Voters, where Seth Klaskin faces Richard DiNardo and Margaret Rose opposes Gloria Nemczuk.
