West Hartford 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

WEST HARTFORD, CT — West Hartford residents will head to the polls from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to vote in several key races.

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 West Hartford Registrar of Voters office at 860-561-7450.

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 West Hartford 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

John Larson (Democratic Party)

Larry Lazor (Republican Party)

John Larson (Working Families Party)

Mary L. Sanders (Green Party)

State Senator

5th Senate District

Derek Slap (Democratic Party — unopposed)

State Representative

15th House District

Bobby Gibson (Democratic Party — unopposed)

18th House District

Jillian Gilchrest (Democratic Party — unopposed)

6th House District

Edwin Vargas Jr. (Democratic Party — unopposed)

Edwin Vargas Jr. (Working Families Party — unopposed)

20th House District

Kate Farrar (Democratic Party)

Anastasia Yopp (Republican Party)

Kate Farrar (Working Families Party)

19th House District

Tammy Exum (Democratic Party — unopposed)

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

Owen Egan (Democratic Party — unopposed)

Registrar of Voters

Elizabeth Rousseau (Democratic Party)

Beth Kyle (Republican Party)

Ballot Questions

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

To view the West Hartford election ballot, click on this link.

To find out where your polling location is, click on this link.

For all information about elections in West Hartford, visit the town's website at this link.