AARP - Independent, Petitioning, Minor Party & Write-In Candidates

In Connecticut, there are three ways an individual can become a candidate for public office - being nominated by a state-recognized political party; by running as an independent, often by petitioning to get their names on the ballot; OR, an individual can run as a write-in candidate. Beside major party candidates, voters on November 6 will find Independent, minor party, petitioning, and write-in candidates running for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as Connecticut's Governor, Secretary of the State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Comptroller. Voters are encouraged to get to know the candidates on their local ballot, and if you are not registered to vote, you can sign up until or on election day by contacting your local Registrar of Voters.