See where Honig and Criss stand on taxes and growth. Names follow official Northwest Hills Planning Region election filings.
Paul Honig (Democratic), Michael R. Criss (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Listed from the party endorsement and nomination certificates filed with the Secretary of the State and the August 11 primary results; minor-party lines and petitioning candidates are certified separately and are not yet reflected here. Paul Honig is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.
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Paul Honig serves as Deputy Majority Leader of the Connecticut Senate, representing 11 towns including Avon, Simsbury, Torrington, Canton and New Hartford, per senatedems.ct.gov. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
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Mike Criss is a licensed master plumber who ran his family's local plumbing business before entering public service, per the campaign site. The site says Criss earned a bachelor of science in finance and marketing from Salve Regina University, was first elected First Selectman of Harwinton in 2011 and is vice chair of the Northwest Hills Council of Governments, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Connecticut Senate District 8 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Connecticut Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Honig and Michael R. Criss. Candidate information follows official Northwest Hills Planning Region election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes and growth.
When is the Connecticut Senate District 8 election in Connecticut?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Connecticut are on the Connecticut election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Northwest Hills Planning Region and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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