Madison 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

MADISON, CT — On Nov. 8, Madison 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.

Many campaigns and organizations are sending out Applications for Absentee Ballot so you may receive duplicate applications. If you have completed one application, please disregard the others.

The drop box located outside of town hall is open to receive applications and ballots. Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Additionally, you are not required to vote by Absentee Ballot and can choose to vote at the polls. Polls will be open on Election Day, November 8th, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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 Madison 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

• Joe Courtney (Democratic Party)
• Mike France (Republican Party
• William Hall (Libertarian Party)
• Kevin Blacker (Green Party)

State Senator

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

State Representative

101st District

• John-Michael Parker (Democratic Party)
• John A. Rasimas (Republican Party)
• John-Michael Parker (Independent Party)
• John-Michael Parker (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

• Peter Barrett (Democratic Party)
• Peter Barrett (Republican Party)

Registrar of Voters

• Jim Newton (Democratic Party)
• Ann Devine (Republican Party)

Ballot Questions

1. Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?
2. Shall the proposed Charter Amendment to Section 4.1 of the Town's Charter changing the term of the First Selectman and all other members of the Board of Selectmen to four (4) years, as set forth in the Charter Revision Commission's Final Report and accepted by the Board of Selectmen, be adopted?
3. Shall the remaining proposed Charter
   Amendments contained in the Charter Revision Commission's Final Report, which Report was accepted by the Board of Selectmen on July 28, 2022, be adopted?