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2026 Hartford Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026
Current holder:Luke Bronin(Democratic)

The 2026 Hartford Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the chief executive of Connecticut's capital city, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and economic development.

About This Race

The 2026 Hartford Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the chief executive of Connecticut's capital city, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and economic development.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

Connecticut residents can register to vote online through the state's voter registration portal, by mail, or in person at local town halls and the Secretary of State's office. Voters must provide proof of identity and residency. On Election Day, polls are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and registered voters can vote at their assigned polling place; early voting is available at designated locations from October 21 to November 1, 2026.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Luke Bronin

Mayor of Hartford

Biography

Luke Bronin is the incumbent Mayor of Hartford, first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023. A former White House lawyer and Connecticut Deputy Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, he is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety reform, economic development, and addressing the city's fiscal challenges.

Campaign Website
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Republican

John DeStefano Jr.

Mayor of Hartford

Biography

John DeStefano Jr. is the former Mayor of New Haven, serving from 1995 to 2013, and a longtime Republican strategist and attorney. He is running for Mayor of Hartford to bring his administrative experience to address crime, reduce taxes, and improve city services, positioning himself as a reform candidate focused on public safety and government efficiency.

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