Get Ready to Vote: WBUR 2026 Election Coverage

Get Ready to Vote: WBUR 2026 Election Coverage

WBUR is expanding political coverage to help you understand who and what is on the ballot this fall.

Wilton's 2026 Primary Election Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Candidates, Early Voting, Absentee Ballots and More

Key Facts: Primary Day: Tuesday, Aug. 11 Early Voting: Aug. 3-9 Parties Voting: Democrats and Republicans Races in Contention: Democratic governor, Republican 4th Congressional District (see sample Democratic and Republican ballots below) New This Year: No-excuse absentee voting Why It Matters: The Aug. 11 primaries will determine the Democratic nominee for governor and the Republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Jim Himes. They’re also the first st…