Ridgefield 2022 Election Voter Guide: How The Ballot Breaks Down

RIDGEFIELD, CT — On Nov. 8, Ridgefield 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.

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 Ridgefield Registrars of Voters, Cynthia Bruno (D) at (203) 431-2771 or Wayne Floegel (R) at 203-431-2772.

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 Ridgefield 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

• Jim Himes (Democratic Party)
• Jayme Stevenson (Republican Party)
• Jayme Stevenson (Independent Party)

State Senator

District 24

• Julie Kushner (Democratic Party)
• Michelle Coelho (Republican Party)
• Michelle Coelho (Independent Party)
• Julie Kushner (Working Families Party)

District 26

• Ceci Maher (Democratic Party)
• Toni Boucher (Republican Party)
• Toni Boucher (Independent Party)

State Representative

District 42

• Keith Denning (Democratic Party)
• Kim Healy (Republican Party)
• Kim Healy (Independent Party)

District 111

• Aimee Berger- Girvalo (Democratic Party)
• Bob Hebert (Republican Party)
• Bob Hebert (Independent 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

• Steven Boa DeMoura (Democratic Party)
• Jennifer Collins (Republican Party)
• Jennifer Collins (Independent Party)

Registrar of Voters

• Cynthia A. Bruno (Democratic Party)
• Wayne Floegel (Republican Party)

Complete sample ballots are online here.