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Connecticut

Your complete guide to Connecticut government, representatives, voting, and how to get involved.

5
U.S. House Seats
Aug 11
2026 Primary
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Elected Officials
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Senate Race 2026

State Government

Governor

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Ned LamontDemocratic

Since 2019

Legislature

TypeHybrid
StatusIn Session

January – June (odd years, long session); February – May (even years, short session)

Partisan Composition

Senate36 seats
D: 21Other: 4R: 11
House of Representatives151 seats
D: 80Other: 22R: 49

Public Comment Available

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Voting & Elections

Voting Rules

Registration Deadline7 days before election
Early VotingNo
Same-Day RegistrationYes
No-Excuse AbsenteeNo
Online RegistrationYes
Voter ID RequirementNon-photo ID accepted

2026 Election Dates

Primary ElectionAugust 11, 2026
General ElectionNovember 3, 2026

Connecticut adopted early voting beginning in 2024.

Federal Delegation

U.S. Senators (2)

Richard Blumenthal

U.S. Senator (senior)

Christopher Murphy

U.S. Senator (junior)

U.S. Representatives (5)

John B. Larson

U.S. Representative (CT-1)

Joe Courtney
Joe CourtneyDemocrat

U.S. Representative (CT-2)

Rosa L. DeLauro

U.S. Representative (CT-3)

James A. Himes

U.S. Representative (CT-4)

Jahana Hayes
Jahana HayesDemocrat

U.S. Representative (CT-5)

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State Legislature

Senate (36 total)

Bob Duff
Bob DuffDemocratic

State Senator, District 25

Cathy Osten
Cathy OstenDemocratic

State Senator, District 19

C
Ceci MaherDemocratic

State Senator, District 26

Christine Cohen
Christine CohenDemocratic

State Senator, District 12

Derek Slap
Derek SlapDemocratic

State Senator, District 5

House of Representatives (151 total)

Aimee Berger-Girvalo
Aimee Berger-GirvaloDemocratic

State Representative, District 111

Al Paolillo
Al PaolilloDemocratic

State Representative, District 97

Amy Morrin Bello
Amy Morrin BelloDemocratic/Working Families

State Representative, District 28

Amy Romano
Amy RomanoRepublican

State Representative, District 113

Andre Baker
Andre BakerDemocratic

State Representative, District 124

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