Branford 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

BRANFORD, CT — On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Branford residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, U.S. senator, Congress, state representative and state senate.

Eyes are on the gubernatorial race as incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont faces off against Republican nominee Bob Stefanowski and Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. Voters will also get to decide on several state constitutional positions including treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state.

Connecticut also has a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking a third term, while Republican Leora Levy hopes to unseat him. All the state’s congressional seats are up for election as well.

All seats in the state General Assembly are up for election this year.

Absentee voting

Connecticut reverted to its relatively strict absentee ballot regulations. Officials made an exception during the last federal election due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A voter needs to meet specific criteria. Voters can apply online or turn in a request to the town clerk office. There is a separate process for an emergency ballot within six days of an election.

Voting on Election Day

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. in order to vote using Election Day registration.

For questions, contact the Registrar of Voters office.

The following are the contested races that will be on the ballot for Branford voters:

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party)
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party)
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party)
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart “Chip” Beckett (Independent Party)
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party)

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party)
• Leora Levy (Republican Party)
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party)

Congressional Representative

District 3

• Rosa DeLauro (Democratic Party)
• Lesley DeNardis (Republican Party)
• Amy Chai (Independent Party)
• Justin Paglino (Green Party)

State Senator

District 12

• Christine H. Cohen (Democratic Party)
• Paul Crisci (Republican Party)
• Christine H. Cohen (Independent Party)
• Christine H. Cohen (Working Families Party)

State Representative

District 98

• Moira Rader (Democratic Party)
• Rich DiNardo (Republican Party)
• Moira Rader (Working Families Party)

District 102

• Robin Comey (Democratic Party)
• Ray Ingraham (Republican Party)
• Ray Ingraham (Independent Party)
• Robin Comey (Working Families Party)

Secretary of the State

• Stephanie Thomas (Democratic Party)
• Dominic Rapini (Republican Party)
• Cynthia Jennings (Independent Party)
• Stephanie Thomas (Working Families Party)

State Treasurer

• Erick Russell (Democratic Party)
• Harry Arora (Republican Party)
• Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party)
• Erick Russell (Working Families Party)
• JoAnna Laiscell Libertarian Party)

State Comptroller

• Sean Scanlon (Democratic Party)
• Mary Fay (Republican Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Independent Party)
• Sean Scanlon (Working Families Party)

Attorney General

• William Tong (Democratic Party)
• Jessica Kordas (Republican Party)
• A.P. Pascarella (Independent Party)
• William Tong (Working Families Party)
• Ken Krayeske (Green Party)

Judge of Probate

• Charles E. "Chuck" Tiernan, III (Democratic Party)
• Al Ippolito (Republican Party)

Registrar of Voters

• Daniel J. Hally (Democratic Party)
• Darren "Howie" Lawler (Republican Party)

Ballot Question:

“Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?