Hamden Election Voter Guide: Charter Revision, Candidates On The Ballot

HAMDEN, CT — On Nov. 8, Hamden residents cast their votes on the town’s charter revision, along with 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.

In addition to a state ballot question on early voting, Hamden residents will vote on the town’s charter revision ballot question. The Legislative Council approved the revised charter and ballot question in August. The approved charter revision includes four-year mayoral terms.

Hamden voters will vote “yes” or “no” on the following question:

Shall the electors of the Town of Hamden approve and adopt the Charter changes as recommended by the Charter Revision Commission and as approved by the Legislative Council?

For the explanatory text on the ballot question, click here.

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 Hamden Registrar of Voters office at 203-287-7081.

Voters will also get to decide whether the state should allow early voting. The question on the ballot is: “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?

The following are the contested races that will be on the ballot for Hamden 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

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

State Senator

11th District

• Martin Looney (Democratic Party)
• Steve Orosco (Republican Party)

17th District

• Jorge Cabrera (Democratic Party/ Independent Party/ Working Families Party)
• Kathy Hoyt (Republican Party)

State Representative

88th District

• Joshua Elliott (Democratic Party/ Working Families Party)
• Michael Pace (Republican Party)

91st District (Unopposed)

• Michael D'Agostino (Democratic Party)

103rd District

• Liz Linehan (Democratic Party / Independent Party)
• Randy Raines (Republican Party)

94th District (Unopposed)

• Robyn Porter (Democratic Party)

114th District

• Mary Welander (Democratic Party/ Independent Party/ Working Families Party)
• Daniel Cowan (Republican 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

• Edward C. Burt Jr. (Democratic Party)

Registrar of Voters

• Lushonda Howard (Democratic Party)
• Anthony Esposito (Republican Party)