Meriden 2024 Election Guide: Here’s What To Know

MERIDEN, 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)

For President, the candidates are: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Democrat, Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance, Republican, Jill Stein and Butch Ware, Green Party, Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat, Libertarian, and Robert Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan, Petitioning candidate.

For United States Senate, the candidates are: Christopher S. Murphy, Democrat, and Matthew M. Corey, Republican. Murphy is also endorsed by the Working Families Party. Other candidates include: Justin C. Paglino, Green Party, and Robert Finley Hyde, Cheaper Gas Groceries Party.

For U.S. Congress in the 5th District, the candidates are: Democrat Jahana Hayes and Republican George Logan. Hayes is also endorsed by the Working Families Party.

For state senate in the 13th senatorial district, the candidates are Democrat Jan Hochadel (also endorsed by the Working Families Party), Republican Elain Cariati and Independent Party candidate Gwen Samuel.

For state representative in the 82nd House District, the candidates are Democrat Michael Quinn (also endorsed by the Working Families Party) and Republican Lamar Terrell.

In the 83rd House District, the candidates are Democrat Jack Fazzino (also endorsed by the Working Families Party and Independent Party) and Republican Joseph Vollano.

In the 84th House District, Democrat Hilda Santiago is running unopposed.

For Registrar of Voters, the candidates are Democrat Staci M. Roy and Republican Suzanne S. Flynn.

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.