Primary Election, August 11

July 14, 2026  |  by Ted Craft

An August primary election will decide the Democratic nominee for governor, a contest between Governor Ned Lamont, who seeks a third term, and State Rep. Josh Elliott of Hamden. Mr. Lamont is the party’s endorsed candidate.

The primary will also decide the Republican nominee for the fourth Congressional district, the House seat currently held by Democrat Jim Himes, who does not have a primary challenger. Republicans will choose between Michael “Ted” Goldstein and Daniel Miressi. Dr. Goldstein is the party’s endorsed candidate.

Sample ballots can be found below, as can information for unaffiliated voters who would like to participate.

The primary election is Tuesday, August 11, but before that absentee ballots can be cast and there are seven days of early voting.

The portal to apply for an absentee ballot is open now, reachable here. For the first time, no excuse is required.

Early voting takes place on these dates and times in the Weston Town Hall Meeting Room:

There is no early voting on Monday, August 10.

Voting on Primary Day, Tuesday August 11, takes place at Weston Middle School (back entrance) from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Sample ballots

Click or tap on either of the sample ballots below to download.

The Democratic ballot:

The Republican ballot:

Unregistered or unaffiliated

If you are not yet registered but would like to vote in the primary, you can choose a party and register in person by noon on the business day before the day you plan to vote early.

If you are currently registered Unaffiliated but want to vote in a primary, you can affiliate with a party in person by noon on Monday, August 10. You can then vote by absentee ballot or in person on August 11.

If you are already registered with a party but want to switch, it is too late. When changing parties, there is a three-month waiting period to become eligible to vote in a primary.