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2028 Hartford Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 21, 2028
Current holder:Luke Bronin(Democratic)

The 2028 Hartford mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Hartford, Connecticut. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and public services. This is a nonpartisan election, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.

About This Race

The 2028 Hartford mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Hartford, Connecticut. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and public services. This is a nonpartisan election, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the 2028 Hartford mayoral election, residents must register by October 21, 2028, either online through the Connecticut Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at their town clerk’s office or a DMV location. On Election Day, November 7, 2028, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with early voting available from October 26 to November 3, 2028, at designated sites; acceptable IDs include a driver’s license, state ID, or other government-issued photo identification, or a utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck showing name and address if no photo ID is available.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Luke Bronin

Mayor of Hartford

Biography

Luke Bronin is the incumbent mayor of Hartford, having first taken office in 2016 after previously serving as the city’s corporation counsel and as a senior official in the Obama administration. He is running for re-election to continue his focus on public safety reform, economic development, and addressing the city’s fiscal challenges.

Campaign Website
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Republican

John Q. Gale

Mayor of Hartford

Biography

John Q. Gale is a Hartford-based attorney and former prosecutor who has served as a supervisory assistant state’s attorney and has been involved in local criminal justice reform initiatives. He is running to bring a law-and-order approach to city governance, emphasizing public safety, fiscal responsibility, and neighborhood revitalization.

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