Your 2026 Ballot Explained: What Are Greenwich Voters Voting For?
We’re back, Greenwich. 👋
Election season is officially here, and if you’re looking at the 2026 election thinking, “Wait... what are we actually voting for this year?” you’re definitely not alone.
Last year was all about Greenwich’s local elections. This year looks different.
That means a new ballot, different races, and probably a few titles you haven’t thought about in a while.
Don’t worry. That’s exactly why we’re here.
Over the next month, My Voting Power is keeping things simple: what’s on your ballot, who is running, what the different offices do, and the different ways you can vote.
No political jargon. No telling you who to vote for. Just clear information to help you understand your ballot and be prepared.
Let’s start with the basics.
So, What Are You Voting For in 2026?
There’s more than one race on the ballot this year.
Here are three of the major races Greenwich voters should know:
Governor + Lieutenant Governor
Connecticut voters will choose the leaders of the state’s executive branch.
Connecticut State Senate
Greenwich is part of State Senate District 36.
Your State Senator represents the district in Hartford and votes on state legislation.
Connecticut State House
Greenwich is divided among three State House districts: 149, 150Â and 151.
Your address determines which State Representative race appears on your ballot.
So yes, you and a friend who both live in Greenwich could be voting in different State House races.
Wait... Which District Am I In?
Before you start researching candidates, it helps to know which districts represent you. All Greenwich voters are part of State Senate District 36, while your address determines whether you live in State House District 149, 150, or 151.
Greenwich voters can use the Town’s Voter Information Lookup to check their voter information and polling place.
What Do These Offices Actually Do?
You do not need to memorize the structure of Connecticut government to understand your ballot.
Here’s the quick version:
Governor: Leads Connecticut’s executive branch.
State Senator: Serves in the Connecticut Senate and votes on state legislation.
State Representative: Serves in the Connecticut House of Representatives and votes on state legislation.
The State Senate and State House together make up the Connecticut General Assembly.
That’s enough to get started.
What Are We Covering This Month?
This year, we’re keeping things practical.
We’ll be breaking down:
Your ballot
What the major races are and which legislative districts represent you.
Your voting options
The different ways Connecticut voters can cast a ballot.
The candidates
Who is running in the major races we’re following.
Election Week
The information you’ll want handy before you vote.
Think of MVP as your election-season cheat sheet.
What Should You Do Right Now?
Start with two quick checks:
1. Which State House district am I in?Greenwich is represented by State Senate District 36, while your address determines whether you are in State House District 149, 150, or 151.
2. Am I registered to vote?
You can check your voter information through the Town of Greenwich here:
That’s your starting point.
You don’t need to become an expert on Connecticut government overnight. You just need to know what applies to you and where to find reliable information.
KNOW YOUR POWER
Know your ballot. Know your options. Be prepared.
— My Voting Power
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