Politics & Government

Berlin 2024 Election Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Berlin, including the candidates and polling places.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 elections in Berlin.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 elections in Berlin. (Patch Media)

BERLIN, CT — Election Day is upon us and there are several key positions on the ballot, including the office of President, U.S. senator, Congress, state representative, state senate, and more.

Everyone will be asked to vote on this referendum question, "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?"

Here is a look at all the candidates and positions on the ballot in Berlin:

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For President, the candidates are Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Democrat, Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance, Republican, Jill Stein and Butch Ware, Green Party, Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat, Libertarian, and Robert Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan, Petitioning candidate.

For the United States Senate, the candidates are Christopher S. Murphy, Democrat, and Matthew M. Corey, Republican. Murphy is also endorsed by the Working Families Party. Other candidates include Justin C. Paglino, Green Party, and Robert Finley Hyde, Cheaper Gas Groceries Party.

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• For U.S. Congress, the candidates are U.S. Sen. John Larson, D-1st District (also endorsed by the Working Families Party); Republican Jim Griffin; and Mary L. Sanders of the Green Party.

• For State Senator, the candidates are State Sen. Rick Lopes, D-New Britain, (also endorsed by the Working Families Party), and Republican Tremell Collins.

• For State Representative, the candidates are:

District 1 — State Rep. Jack Fazzino, D-Berlin (also endorsed by the Working Families and Independent parties), and Republican Joseph Vollano

Districts 2 and 3 - State Rep. Donna Veach, R-Berlin and Democrat George Maloney.

• For the Registrar of Voters, the candidates are Democrat Christy Miano and Republican Joan Veley.

Voting Details

Polls in Connecticut are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can use the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Connecticut also allows for Election Day registration at designated centers in each town. People must be registered by 8 p.m. to vote using Election Day registration.

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