Politics & Government
Hamden 2024 Election Guide: Here’s What To Know
Here's what you need to know regarding state and federal elections in Hamden, including the candidates, polling places, and more.

HAMDEN, 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 and state senate, and more.
Also on the ballot, residents will be asked to vote on a referendum question, "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?" (Click here for the explanatory text)
Here's a look at all the candidates and positions that are on the ballot in Hamden:
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President (vote for one)
- Democratic Party: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
- Republican Party:Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance
- Green Party: Jill Stein and Butch Ware
- Libertarian Party: Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat
- Petitioning candidate: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan
U.S. Senate (vote for one)
- Democratic Party: Christopher S. Murphy
- Republican Party: Matthew M. Corey
- Working Families Party: Christopher S. Murphy
- Green Party: Justin C. Paglino
- Cheaper Gas Groceries Party: Robert Finley Hyde
U.S. House of Representatives (vote for one)
- Democratic Party: Rosa L. DeLauro
- Republican Party: Michael Massey
- Independent Party: Michael Massey
- Democratic Party: Jorge Cabrera
- Working Families Party: Jorge Cabrera
- Independent Party: Jorge Cabrera
State Senator (vote for one)
11th State Senate District
- Democratic Party: Martin Looney
- Republican Party: Steven Orosco
17th State Senate District
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- Democratic Party: Jorge Cabrera
- Working Families Party: Jorge Cabrera Independent Party: Jorge Cabrera
State Representative (vote for one in each race)
88th State House District
- Democratic Party: Joshua Elliott
- Working Families Party: Joshua Elliott
91st State House District
- Democratic Party: Laurie Sweet
- Working Families Party: Laurie Sweet
94th State House District
- Democratic Party: Steve Winter
103rd State House District
- Democratic Party: Liz Linehan
114th State House District
- Democratic Party: Mary Welander
- Independent Party: Mary Welander
Judge Of Probate (to fill vacancy)
- Democratic Party: Michael Dolan
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. in order to vote using Election Day registration.
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