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But voters in Sherman are also set to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in a number of races that are much closer to home. And they will see a familiar name on the ballot — Sherman First Selectman Clay Cope is running for Congress.
Voters will be casting ballots in races for the U.S. Senate and House:
- U.S. Senate: Democrat incumbent Richard Blumenthal of Greenwich vs. Republican challenger Dan Carter of Bethel vs. Richard Lion of the Libertarian Party vs. Jeffery Russell of the Green Party
- 5th District U.S. House: Republican challenger Clay Cope vs. Democrat incumbent Elizabeth Esty
There are also races for the State Senate and the State House:
- State Senate: Republican incumbent Michael McLachlan vs. Democrat challenger Kenneth Gucker
- State House: Republican incumbent Richard A. Smith is running unopposed
In local elections, voters will cast ballots for registrar of voters, choosing either Democrat incumbent Bill Petkanas or Republican incumbent Shelia J. McMahon.
And for president and vice president, four teams are on the ballot:
- Democrats Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine;
- Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence
- Libertarian Party's Gary Johnson and Bill Weld
- Green Party's Jill Stein and Ajamu Baraka
- Or you can do a write-in candidate.
Click here to see a sample ballot for Sherman from the secretary of the state's website.
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