Politics & Government

Hartford 2023 Election Guide: Polls Open At 6 a.m. Tuesday

Here's everything you need to know concerning the Hartford local elections, including the candidates, polling places and voting hours.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Hartford municipal elections.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Hartford municipal elections. (Patch Media)

HARTFORD, CT — On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Hartford residents will cast their votes for several key municipal positions, with polls opening at 6 a.m.

Contested races include the town council and school board.

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.

Find out what's happening in Greater Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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.

Hartford Mayor (vote for one)

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Democrat: Arunan Arulampalam

Republican: Michael McGarry

Petitioning: Gisele Gigi Jacobs

Petitioning: Nick Lebron

Petitioning: J. Stan McCauley

Petitioning: Mark Stewart Greenstein

City Council (vote for six)

Democratic candidates are: Thomas TJ Clarke II, Marilyn E. Rossetti, Kelly Bilodeau, Shirly Surgeon, Maly Rosado and Amilcar Hernandez.

Republican candidates are: William Connelly and Barry J. D'Andrea.

Working Families Party candidates are: Tiana Hurcules, Alexander Thomas and Joshua Michtom.

Green Party candidates are: Mary L. Sanders.

The Hartford Party candidates are: John Q. Gale.

Treasurer (vote for one)

Democrat: Carmen Sierra.

Petitioning: Matthew J. Hennessy.

Constables (vote for four)

Democrats (unopposed): Radames V. Vazquez, Mamie M. Bell, Ronnie Walker and Ellen S. Nurse.

For more information on the Hartford Republican Committee, click on this link.

For more information on the Hartford Democratic Committee, click on this link.

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