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.
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,
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.
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