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State Senator in Connecticut
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- January 2, 2026 - August 5, 2026
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State Senator
About this position
State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$28,000/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old and an elector in the district from which they are elected.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 5% of party members in the state (major party candidates), 1% of party members in the state (minor party members), or the lesser of 1% of votes cast for office or 7,500 votes (independent candidates).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the local registrar's office, who will submit paperwork to the Secretary of State.
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