The statewide average in 2025 was the highest of the last five local election cycles. Roughly one-third of registered voters typically turn out for municipal elections. The turnout rate was 33.6% in 2023, 32.1% in 2021, 33.9% in 2019, and 30% in 2017, according to the secretary of the state's office.

Shelton has an adjourned election on Nov. 25 after a recount for Ward 3 of the Board of Alderman race ended in a split.

Connecticut Speaker of the House Matt Ritter of Hartford is among the first 15 lawmakers filing for reelection to the 187-member General Assembly. It signals the start of the 2026 election cycle for the 36 senators and 151 members of the House of Representatives.

A special election to fill the seat of Rep. Kevin Ryan, who died earlier this week, is set to take place in January, according to the governor’s office. Ryan served the 139th House District, which includes Ledyard,

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Governor Lamont orders a special election to fill the seat left empty, after the recent death of Democratic State Representative Kevin Ryan. Rep. Ryan represented the district comprising of Ledyard, Montville, and Norwich. The special election will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

New opinion polling from the University of New Hampshire shows that Gov. Ned Lamont has a strong approval rating heading into the 2026 election. The next gubernatorial

Two of Stonington’s voting precincts are among the 32 Connecticut has chosen to audit after the 2025 municipal elections.

However the sad reality is that the Connecticut voters are to blame for the condition of Connecticut. Career Connecticut Democratic politicians enjoy a country club atmosphere with no fear about re-election.

Democratic State Rep. Kevin Ryan, whose 139th District includes Norwich, Montville and Ledyard, died on Nov. 23 at age 73 after a battle with cancer.