Greenwich voters can start casting ballots Monday, Aug. 3, at Town Hall for the Aug. 11 primary, which features a Democratic race for governor and a Republican contest for U.S. House.
Early voting runs through Sunday, Aug. 9, with daily hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Two days offer extended hours: Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Thursday, Aug. 6, when polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All early voting takes place at Greenwich Town Hall.
Only registered Democrats and registered Republicans may vote. Unaffiliated voters are not eligible to participate in either primary. The deadline for unaffiliated voters to register with a party for early voting passed Friday, July 31, but those who want to vote on primary day can still register with a party in person by noon on Monday, Aug. 10, according to CT Mirror.
What's on the ballot
Democrats will choose their gubernatorial nominee. Incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont, 72, of Greenwich is seeking a rare third term against state Rep. Josh Elliott of Hamden. Lamont is the party-endorsed candidate and has mostly self-funded his campaign; Elliott is using the state's public campaign finance system. It is the first primary challenge to a sitting Connecticut governor since 1978. The winner will face Republican Ryan Fazio, a Greenwich state senator who is not seeking reelection to his Senate seat, in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Republicans will pick their nominee for Connecticut's 4th Congressional District. Party-endorsed candidate Michael Ted Goldstein, a Greenwich ophthalmologist, health law attorney, and member of the Representative Town Meeting, faces Daniel Miressi of Norwalk, a former professional hockey player and youth hockey coach. Goldstein was the 2024 GOP nominee in the district, losing to incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Himes. The Aug. 11 winner will challenge Himes again in November.
Turnout is historically low. In 2024, just 7.6% of registered Republicans and 16% of Democrats cast primary ballots statewide, according to WSHU.
"You have to give them a compelling reason to vote in an August primary," Lamont said in August 2010 after losing his own gubernatorial primary to Dannel Malloy. Sixteen years later, he's the incumbent trying to survive one.
Three polling places have moved
The Greenwich Registrars of Voters announced that for primary day only, three districts will vote at temporary locations:
- District 6: Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
- District 7: North Street School Gym
- District 8: North Street School Cafeteria
All other districts vote at their regular locations. On primary day, Tuesday, Aug. 11, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters in line at 8 p.m. will still be allowed to cast a ballot.
No-excuse absentee voting now available
For the first time, any eligible Connecticut voter can request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. The deadline to request one is Monday, Aug. 10, and all ballots must be received by the Town Clerk by 8 p.m. on Aug. 11.
Voters do not need to bring an ID to the polls but may be asked to present one. Those who cannot provide ID may sign an affidavit instead.
Check your registration
Residents can verify their registration and find their polling place through the Connecticut Secretary of the State's online voter registration lookup.
