After two decades of public financing in Connecticut elections, the 2026 political cycle is expected to be the most expensive yet. The state has handed out nearly $175 million to more than 2,600 candidates since the voluntary program started,

Erin Stewart is chronically unfiltered, casually profane and rarely off the record. Over coffee at Cafe Busy Bean, a brisk one-minute walk from her recently vacated office in New Britain’s City

The statewide average in 2025 was the highest of the last five local election cycles. Roughly one-third of registered voters typically turn out for municipal elections. The turnout rate was 33.6% in 2023, 32.1% in 2021, 33.9% in 2019, and 30% in 2017, according to the secretary of the state's office.

The special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of state Rep. Kevin Ryan, D-Montville, will be held Jan. 13.

Many common concerns could be found at a recent meeting of Republicans: safety, political rhetoric, government dependence and costs of living.