Southington Candidate Preview

Philip Thibodeau
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Although Election Day is more than five months away, the campaigns are already up and running. Here is what we know so far about the candidates Southington voters will find listed on the ballot this November.

CT Governor

State Senator Ryan Fazio, who represents the 36^th District (Greenwich, North Stamford), will be the Republican candidate for Governor.

On the Democratic side, two-term incumbent Governor Ned Lamont of Greenwich was endorsed by his party at its recent convention. However, he will face a primary challenge from State Representative Josh Elliot, who currently represents the 88^th district (Hamden). The Democratic primary vote will be held on August 11.

Lieutenant Governor

Incumbent Democrat Susan Bysiewicz of Middletown is facing a challenge from Republican Matthew Corey of Manchester.

Attorney General

Incumbent Democrat William Tong of Stamford is facing a challenge from Republican John Bolton of Westport.

Secretary of State

Incumbent Democrat Stephanie Thomas of Norwalk is facing a challenge from Republican Peter Lumaj of Fairfield.

US Congress, 1st District

Congressman John Larson of East Hartford, a fourteen-term incumbent, will face off in the August primary against a pair of challengers: former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin, and Jillian Gilchrest, who represents the 18^th House District (West Hartford). Bronin recently won the endorsement of his party.

CT State Senate, 16th District

The Republican incumbent, Senator Rob Sampson of Wolcott, will be running for a fifth term to represent the 16th district.

Sampson is being challenged by Democrat Jack Perry, a former member of Southington’s Town Council.

CT State House

Map of CT House Districts, centered on Southington

81^st District (Southington)

Accordingt to the Southington Democratic Town Committee, the two-term Democratic incumbent, Christopher Poulos, is being challenged by Republican Tim Wilk.

30th District (Berlin, Southington)

The three-term Republican incumbent, Donna Veach of Berlin, is being challenged by Linda Pierce of Berlin.

22nd District (Plainville, Farmington, Southington)

The one-term Democratic incumbent, Rebecca Martinez of Plainville, is being challenged by Republican Richard Mette of Plainville.

80th District (Wolcott, Southington)

The three-term Republican incumbent, Gale Mastrofrancesco of Wolcott, is being challenged by Cheryl Hilton of Southington.