Tolland 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

TOLLAND, CT — On Nov. 8, Tolland residents cast their votes for several key federal and state elected positions, including the office of governor, U.S. senator, Congress, state representative and state senate.

Here's a look at the lineup:

In the gubernatorial race, 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.

The 2022 election includes all seats in the state General Assembly.

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 Tolland Elections Department via: http://tollandelections.org.

Notable Contested Races

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)

U.S. Representative

• Joe Courtney (D)
• Mike France (R)
• William Hall (L)
• Kevin Blacker (G)

State Government

Voting District 1

35th Senate

• Jeff Gordon (R)
• Lisa Thomas (D)

53rd House

• Tammy Nuccio (R)
• Kenneth Trice (D)

Voting District 2

35th Senate

• Jeff Gordon (R)
• Lisa Thomas (D)

53rd House

• Tammy Nuccio (R)
• Kenneth Trice (D)

Voting District 3
35th Senate

• Jeff Gordon (R)
• Lisa Thomas (D)

8th House

• Tim Ackert (R)
• Mary Ann Hansen (D)

Ballot Question

Voters will be asked to say yes or no to:

• "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?"

For the complete sample ballots go to:

• http://tollandelections.org