There are a bunch of statewide primaries happening on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
First, some general information.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you’re not sure where to vote, click this link from the State of Connecticut to find out.
Knowing what numerical district you live in can be confusing. This website from the state makes it easy to figure out.
Keep in mind these primaries are for registered members of the Democrat and Republican political parties.
U.S. Senator (Republican candidates)
Three candidates are vying for the Republican line to face incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal in November.
Themis Klarides (here is a CT Mirror story)
Leora Levy (here is a CT Mirror story)
Peter Lumaj (here is a CT Mirror story)
Click here to listen to a CT Mirror podcast on the race.
Ansonia sample ballot (PDF)
Secretary of State
CT Secretary of State Denise Merrill resigned in June to take care of her ailing husband. There are two Democrats and two Republicans trying to make it to the November ballot, where voters will choose the next secretary of state. The winner of the primaries will face off in November.
The Democrats running are:
Maritza Bond (click here for a New Haven Indy interview)
Stephanie Thomas (click here for a New Haven Indy interview)
The Republicans running are:
Dominic Rapini (CT News Junkie story here)
Terrie Wood (CT News Junkie story here)
State Treasurer
Current state Treasurer Shawn Wooden, a Democrat, is not seeking re-election.
Three Democrats are in a primary on Tuesday to get on the November ballot. The winner of the primary will face Harry Arora, the candidate nominated by the Republicans.
Here are the Democrats on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary:
Erick Russell
Dita Bhargava
Karen DuBois-Walton
Click this link for an overview of the race from The CT Mirror.
Phone Numbers
State election hotline: 866-SEEC-INFO (866 – 733-2463)
State election email: elections@ct.gov
Ansonia Registrar of Voters:
Thom Maffeo (D) 203 – 922-3917
David Papcin (R) 203 – 922-3918
Ansonia Town Clerk’s Office: (203) 736‑5980
Derby Registrar of Voters: (203) 736‑1454
Louise A. Pitney (D)
Michael G. Shea (R)
Derby Town/City Clerk’s Office: (203) 736‑1462, ext 0
Seymour Registrar of Voters: (203) 881‑5039
John Stelma (D)
Elise Woods (R)
Seymour Town Clerk’s Office: (203) 888‑0519
Shelton Registrar of Voters: (203)-924‑2533, Option 1
Janet Sabovik (D)
Peter Pavone (R)
Shelton Town/City Clerk’s Office: 203 – 924-1555, x1503
