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Southwest Connecticut 2022 Elections Guide

A look at what will be on the ballot across southwest Connecticut for voters on Tuesday, November 8.

A look at the 2022 elections in our area.

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.

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.