Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Connecticut House District 43

See where Heughins and Howard stand on taxes and schools. Names follow official Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region election filings.

About this race

Bill Heughins (Democratic), Greg Howard (Republican) are the major-party nominees for Connecticut House District 43 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. Greg Howard 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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State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Bill Heughins

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Secure a fair share of state funding for our towns
Fund schools fully while lowering local property taxes
Provide real relief on rising costs

Biography

Bill Heughins has taught social studies in North Stonington Public Schools since 1997, per the campaign site. The site says Heughins holds a bachelor's degree in history and economics and a master's degree in secondary education, has lived in Pawcatuck since 1998 and has coached local youth teams, per the campaign site.

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Greg Howard

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Greg Howard represents Connecticut's 43rd House District, covering Ledyard, North Stonington and Stonington, and is a police officer with 24 years of service in the Stonington Police Department, per the Connecticut House Republicans. He is the ranking member of the Public Safety and Security Committee and was recognized by the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence for his work supporting survivors, per the Connecticut House Republicans. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Connecticut House District 43 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Connecticut House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Heughins and Greg Howard. Candidate information follows official Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes and schools.

When is the Connecticut House District 43 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 profiles

Bill Heughins, full profile Greg Howard, full profile Official Connecticut election office