Welcome to the 2026 WHCi Election Center, a hub of local election information and programming.
Early voting begins August 3, 2026
Primary Day: August 11, 2026 – Polls open 6AM-8PM!
Register to vote: https://voterregistration.ct.gov/
Visit vote411.org to explore more voting information
Absentee Voting:
Absentee ballots are now available for request from the Town Clerk’s Office at 50 South Main St., Room 313, 8:30am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
You can also follow the link below to submit an application online to obtain an absentee ballot: https://oabr-sots.ct.gov/OABR/absenteeBallotReqPortalHome.do or print a completed application and mail or deliver it to the Town Clerk’s Office: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Voter-Information/Absentee-Voting
Unofficial Results: Democratic Primary of August 11th
Check out how West Hartford voted in the Governor and 1st Congressional District races, plus voter turnout stats!
Connecticut 1st Congressional District Candidate Forum HPATV Simulcast – July 29, 2026
‘Beyond the Headlines’ Interviews with the Candidates:
Luke Bronin (D)
Ruth Fortune (D)
Jillian Gilchrest (D)
John Larson (D)
Early voting begins in Town Hall Auditorium (3rd floor) Monday, August 3rd
Early Voting hours:
Date |
Day |
Voting Hours |
8/3 |
Monday |
10am-6pm |
8/4 |
Tuesday |
8am-8pm |
8/5 |
Wednesday |
10am-6pm |
8/6 |
Thursday |
8am-8pm |
8/7 |
Friday |
10am-6pm |
8/8 |
Saturday |
10am-6pm |
8/9 |
Sunday |
10am-6pm |
Sample ballot:
Polling Place Look-Up: https://bit.ly/whereivoteinct
Polling Districts and Locations:
1-1 |
King Philip Middle School |
100 King Philip Dr. |
1-2 |
King Philip Middle School |
100 King Philip Dr. |
2 |
Bristow Middle School |
34 Highland St. |
3 |
Town Hall |
50 South Main St. |
4-1 |
Charter Oak International Academy |
425 Oakwood Ave. |
4-2 |
Charter Oak International Academy |
425 Oakwood Ave. |
5 |
Conard High School |
110 Beechwood Rd |
6 |
Sedgwick Middle School |
128 Sedgwick Rd. |
7 |
Bugbee Elementary School |
1943 Asylum Ave |
8 |
Hall High School |
975 North Main St. |
Polling Districts Map:
