The Election Section

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On the ballot in the 2024 general election on November 5th: the presidency and vice presidency, a U.S. Senate seat, the district’s representative in Congress, the legislators who represent the town in Hartford, the registrars of voters, and a proposed amendment to the State Constitution.

In this section:

On the Ballot

In this article, a sample ballot and a description of the proposed amendment to the State Constitution, which would empower the General Assembly to “allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot,” removing the requirement for specific excuses. Go there.

Dates and Details

The whens, wheres, and hows of registering to vote, requesting and casting an absentee ballot, voting early, and voting in person on Election Day, November 5. Go there.

Debates

On October 29, the candidates for U.S. Representative in Congress, 4th district, debated: Rep. Jim Himes (D), Dr. Michael Goldstein (R), and Benjamin Wesley (I). Our report.

On October 8, the candidates for State Senator in the 26th district debated: State Senator Ceci Maher (D) and Kami Evans (R, I). Our report.

On October 6, the candidates for State Representative in the 135th district debated: State Rep. Anne Hughes (D) and Chris Peritore (I, R). Our report.

Interviews

We conducted in-depth interviews with the candidates for State Senate and State House of Representatives who will represent Weston (and other towns) in Hartford for the next two years.

Ceci Maher

Senator Maher, a Democrat, seeks reelection in the 26th Connecticut State Senate district. Read the interview here.

Kami Evans

Ms. Evans is the Republican and Independent Party nominee for the 26th State Senate district. Read the interview here.

Anne Hughes

Rep. Hughes, a Democrat, seeks reelection as State Representative in the 135th district. Read the interview here.

Chris Peritore

Mr. Peritore is the Independent Party and Republican nominee for State Representative in the 135th district. Read the interview here.

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