Secretary of the State
November 3, 2026 · Connecticut · Statewide · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 56 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 3,624,508 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 3,624,508) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 56.59, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Secretary of State is responsible for:
- Running state elections and certifying the results
- Keeping official state records and documents
- Registering businesses that operate in the state
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Election Integrity, Data Privacy, Civil Rights
Candidates
Peter Lumaj
Republican · declared
Peter Lumaj is a Connecticut attorney and the 2026 Republican nominee for Secretary of the State; he has been a frequent Republican candidate for statewide and federal office.
Stephanie Thomas
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Stephanie Thomas is the Democratic incumbent Secretary of the State of Connecticut, in office since 2023 and seeking re-election in 2026. She previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Records: Election Integrity 1 for
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org