How Does My
Ballot Work?
Your address determines which districts you live in and which offices and questions appear on your ballot.
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1. YOU, THE VOTER
Your address places you in different federal, state, and local districts. That’s why your ballot may look different from someone else’s.
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2. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
May appear on your ballot, depending on the election.
President
Leads the executive branch of the U.S. government.
U.S. Senators
Connecticut has 2 U.S. senators who serve 6-year terms.
U.S. Representative
Connecticut has 5 congressional districts, each represented by a U.S. representative (2-year term).
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3. CONNECTICUT GOVERNMENT
May appear on your ballot, depending on the election.
Governor
Leads the executive branch of Connecticut’s government (4-year term).
State Senator
Connecticut has 36 state senate districts (2-year term).
State Representative
Connecticut has 151 state house districts (2-year term).
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4. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
May appear on your ballot, depending on the election.
Town/City Offices
Mayor, first selectman, town council, and other local offices (varies by town).
Local Boards
Boards such as board of education, planning and zoning, and other local boards.
Local Ballot Questions
Your ballot may include local questions, such as school projects or town budgets.