Question 1

Who should I vote for in Connecticut in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 10 Connecticut races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Connecticut Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

William Tong has the strongest record in the Connecticut attorney general race. William Tong scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. William Tong's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. John Bolton (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Connecticut Governor and Lieutenant Governor?

Accepted Answer

Ned Lamont has the strongest record in the Connecticut governor and lieutenant governor race. Ned Lamont scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ryan Fazio at 68, as of October 6, 2026. Ned Lamont's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ryan Fazio's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Connecticut Secretary of the State?

Accepted Answer

Stephanie Thomas has the strongest record in the Connecticut secretary of the state race. Stephanie Thomas scores 57 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Stephanie Thomas's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Peter Lumaj (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Connecticut Treasurer?

Accepted Answer

Erick Russell has the strongest record in the Connecticut treasurer race. Erick Russell scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Erick Russell's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Fred Wilms (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Connecticut Comptroller?

Accepted Answer

Sean Scanlon has the strongest record in the Connecticut comptroller race. Sean Scanlon scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jennifer Tooker at 63, as of October 6, 2026. Sean Scanlon's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jennifer Tooker's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in CT-01?

Accepted Answer

Luke Bronin has the strongest record in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District. Luke Bronin scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Luke Bronin's highest marks are management and relevant experience. Amy Chai (6 of 15 criteria) and Mary L. Sanders (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in CT-02?

Accepted Answer

Joe Courtney has the strongest record in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District. Joe Courtney scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Joe Courtney's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. George Austin (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in CT-03?

Accepted Answer

Rosa DeLauro has the strongest record in Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District. Rosa DeLauro scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Rosa DeLauro's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Thomas Egan (3 of 15 criteria) and Christopher Lancia (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in CT-04?

Accepted Answer

Jim Himes has the strongest record in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District. Jim Himes scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Michael Goldstein at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Jim Himes's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Michael Goldstein's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Benjamin Wesley (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in CT-05?

Accepted Answer

Jahana Hayes has the strongest record in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. Jahana Hayes scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Chris Shea at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Jahana Hayes's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Chris Shea's highest marks are roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Connecticut?

Attorney General of Connecticut

Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut

Secretary of the State of Connecticut

Treasurer of Connecticut

Comptroller of Connecticut

U.S. House, Connecticut 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Connecticut 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Connecticut 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Connecticut 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Connecticut 5th Congressional District