Southwest Connecticut 2022 Elections Guide
A look at what will be on the ballot across southwest Connecticut for voters on Tuesday, November 8.
On Tuesday, November 8, voters will head to the polls for federal, state, and local races. We put together this resource to help you learn more information about where to vote and who/what will be on the ballot.
Information on Voting
Looking for where to vote or what will be specifically on your local ballot? Here’s where you can find out about each local municipality’s voting information.
Greenwich | Stamford | Darien | Norwalk | Westport | Fairfield
What’s on the Ballot
Here’s a look at who is on the ballots on November 8 when you head to the polls. We listed races across the region and linked to candidates’ websites or social media pages (when possible) to allow you to find out more about each one. See who will be on the ballot in your area.
Federal Races
U.S. Senator
- Richard Blumenthal, Democrat (incumbent)
- Leora Levy, Republican
House of Representatives
- Jim Himes, Democrat (incumbent)
- Jayme Stevenson, Republican
Statewide Races
Governor
- Ned Lamont, Democrat (incumbent)
- Bob Stefanowski, Republican
- Robert Hotaling, Independent
Secretary of State
- Cynthia Jennings, Independent
- Dominic Rapini, Republican
- Stephanie Thomas, Democrat
Treasurer
- Harry Arora, Republican
- Jennifer Baldwin, Independent
- JoAnna Laiscell, Libertarian
- Erick Russell, Democrat
Comptroller
- Mary Fay, Republican
- Sean Scanlon, Democrat
Attorney General
- William Tong, Democrat (incumbent)
- Jessica Kordas, Republican
- Ken Krayeske, Green Party
- A.P. Pascarella, Independent
State Senate Races
State Senate District 25
(includes Norwalk and part of Darien)
- Bob Duff, Democrat (incumbent)
- Lisa Brinton, Independent
- Daniel Miressi, Republican
State Senate District 26
(includes parts of Darien, Stamford, and Westport)
- Toni Boucher, Republican
- Ceci Maher, Democrat
State Senate District 27
(includes parts of Darien and Stamford)
- Pat Billie Miller, Democrat (incumbent)
- Michael Battinelli, Republican
State Senate District 28
(includes Fairfield, and parts of Westport, Easton, and Newtown)
- Tony Hwang, Republican (incumbent)
- Timothy Gavin, Democrat
State Senate District 36
(includes parts of Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan)
- Ryan Fazio, Republican (incumbent)
- Trevor Crow, Democrat
State Representative Races
State Representative District 132
(includes part of Fairfield)
- Jennifer Leeper, Democrat (incumbent)
- Brian Farnen, Republican
State Representative District 133
(includes part of Fairfield)
- Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Democrat (incumbent)
- Michael Grant, Republican
State Representative District 134
(includes part of Fairfield and part of Trumbull)
- Sarah Keitt, Democrat
- Meghan McCloat, Republican
State Representative District 136
(includes part of Westport)
- Jonathan Steinberg, Democrat (incumbent)
- Alma Sarelli, Republican
State Representative District 137
(includes part of Norwalk)
- Luis Estrella, Republican
- Kadeem Roberts, Democrat
State Representative District 140
(includes part of Norwalk)
- Travis Simms, Democrat (incumbent)
State Representative District 141
(includes part of Darien and part of Norwalk)
- Tracy Marra, Republican
State Representative District 142
(includes part of Norwalk and part of New Canaan)
- Lucy Dathan, Democrat (incumbent)
- Donald Mastronardi, Republican
State Representative District 143
(includes part of Norwalk, part of Westport, and part of Wilton)
- Nicole Hampton, Republican
- Dominique Johnson, Democrat
State Representative District 144
(includes part of Stamford)
- Hubert Delany, Democrat (incumbent)
- Mitchell Bell, Republican
State Representative District 145
(includes part of Stamford)
- Corey Paris, Democrat (incumbent)
- Fritz Blau, Republican
State Representative District 146
(includes part of Stamford)
- David Michel, Democrat (incumbent)
- Thomas Concannon, Independent
- Jessica Demmo, Republican
State Representative District 147
(includes part of Stamford and part of Darien)
- Matt Blumenthal, Democrat (incumbent)
- Abraham David Viera, Republican
State Representative District 148
(includes part of Stamford)
- Daniel Fox, Democrat (incumbent)
- Wilm Donath, Republican
State Representative District 149
(includes part of Greenwich and Stamford)
- Kimberly Fiorello, Republican (incumbent)
- Rachel Khanna, Democrat
State Representative District 150
(includes part of Greenwich)
- Steve Meskers, Democrat (incumbent)
- Ed J. Lopez, Republican
State Representative District 151
(includes part of Greenwich)
- Hector Arzeno, Democrat
- Peter Sherr, Republican
Local Races
Darien
Board of Education
- Kadiatu Lublin, Petitioning Candidate
- D. Jill McCammon, Republican
- John Sini, Republican
Fairfield
For the first time since the 1970s, Fairfield’s charter underwent a thorough review and update and voters will see a question related to recommended charter updates on the ballot this year.
The question reads: Shall the Town of Fairfield Charter be reorganized to: (A) make it easier to use and understand; (B) modernize language and references throughout; (C) update and expand definitions; and (D) make substantive changes, including but not limited to the following: (1) uniform standards of conduct, civility and operations; (2) streamlined budget and contract approval procedures; (3) allow for greater competition in Board of Education elections; (4) modify Board of Selectperson vacancy process; (5) codify the current forty-member RTM with ten districts; (6) appointment of Constables; (7) codify the positions of Town Administrator and Chief of Staff; (8) modify residency and qualification standards for certain department heads; (9) update the Board of Library Trustees responsibilities; and (10) amend the process for updating the Town Seal.
Learn more about each of the parts of the question.
Stamford
Board of Education (vote for 3)
- Daniel Dauplaise, Democrat (incumbent)
- Joseph Andreana Jr., Republican
- Lisa Butler, Republican
- Michael Hyman, Democrat
- Diane Melchionne, Republican
- Versha Munshi-South, Democrat
