Enfield 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

ENFIELD, CT ? On Nov. 8, Enfield residents cast their votes for several key federal and state elected positions, including the office of governor, U.S. senator, Congress, state representative and state senate.

Here's a look at the lineup:

The gubernatorial race pits incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont facing off against Republican nominee Bob Stefanowski and Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. Voters will also get to decide on several state constitutional positions including treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and secretary of the state.

Connecticut also has a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking a third term, while Republican Leora Levy hopes to unseat him. All the state?s congressional seats are up for election as well.

The 2022 election includes all seats in the state General Assembly.

Voters will also get to decide whether the state should allow early voting. The question on the ballot is: ?Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?"

Question 2 for Enfield voters concerns the proposed expansion of the public safety complex.

Polls in Connecticut are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can use the Secretary of State?s website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Connecticut also allows for Election Day registration at designated centers in each town. People must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote using Election Day registration.

Notable Contested Races

Governor/ Lieutenant Governor

• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Democratic Party)
• Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin (Republican Party
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Griebel Frank For CT Party)
• Robert Hotaling and Stewart ?Chip? Beckett (Independent Party)
• Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz (Working Families Party)

U.S. Senator

• Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party)
• Leora Levy (Republican Party)
• Richard Blumenthal (Working Families Party)

U.S. Representative

• Joe Courtney (D)
• Mike France (R)
• William Hall (L)
• Kevin Blacker (G)

State Government

7th Senate

• John Kissel (R)
• Cynthia Mangini (D)

58th House

• Tom Arnone (D)
• Robert Hendrickson (R)

59th House

• Carol Hall (R)
• Matt Despard (D)

Judge of Probate

• Carolyn McCaffrey (R)

Polling Locations

• District 1 - John F. Kennedy Middle School, 155 Raffia Rd.
• District 2 - Enfield Street School, 1318 Enfield St.
• District 3 - former Fermi High School, 124 North Maple St.
• District 4 - Henry Barnard School, 27 Shaker Rd.

See the complete local sample ballots here.