Portland Registrar of Voters (Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region)

What this office does

Runs elections in a Connecticut town. Each town elects a Republican and a Democratic registrar (sometimes a third-party one) who jointly keep the voter registry, prepare voting machines, hire and train poll workers, report election-night results and conduct recounts and audits.

Candidates

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region ballots

• Chester Registrar of Voters
• Deep River Registrar of Voters
• East Hampton Registrar of Voters
• Essex Registrar of Voters
• Lyme Registrar of Voters
• Middlefield Registrar of Voters
• Middletown Registrar of Voters

All Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for Portland Registrar of Voters (Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region) in 2026?

Maureen O'Doherty (Democrat) and Cynthia J. Hickey (Republican).

What does this office do?

Runs elections in a Connecticut town. Each town elects a Republican and a Democratic registrar (sometimes a third-party one) who jointly keep the voter registry, prepare voting machines, hire and train poll workers, report election-night results and conduct recounts and audits.

Who should I vote for in the Portland Registrar of Voters (Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.