But voters in Stratford are also set to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in a number of races that are much closer to home.
Voters will be casting ballots in races for the U.S. Senate and House:
- U.S. Senate: Democrat incumbent Richard Blumenthal of Greenwich vs. Republican challenger Dan Carter of Bethel vs. Libertarian challenger Richard Lion of Manchester vs. Green Party challenger Jeffery Russell of Glastonbury
- U.S. House: 3rd District Republican challenger Angel Cadena vs. Democrat incumbent Rosa DeLauro
There are also races for each of Stratford's two State Senate seats (residents vote only in their district):
- State Senate District 21: Republican incumbent Kevin C. Kelly vs. Democrat challenger Prez Palmer
- State Senate District 23: Democrat incumbent Ed Gomes vs. Republican challenger Mike Garrett
For the State House, there are three different districts in Stratford (residents vote only in their district):
- State House District 120: Republican incumbent Laura R. Hoydick vs. Democrat challenger Frederick Streets vs. Petitioning Candidate Cliffton A. Price
- State House District 121: Democrat incumbent Joseph P. Gresko vs. Republican challenger Jason Santi
- State House District 122: Republican incumbent Ben McGorty vs. Green Party challenger Angela M. Capinera
In the only town election, residents will choose one of two incumbent candidates for Registrar of Voters: Democrat Richard T. Marcone or Republican Louis A. DeCilio
And for president and vice president, four teams are on the ballot:
- Democrats Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine;
- Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence
- Libertarian Party's Gary Johnson and Bill Weld
- Green Party's Jill Stein and Ajamu Baraka
- Or you can do a write-in candidate.
Click here to see a sample ballot for Stratford from the secretary of the state's website.
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