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Who represents Staples

Staples is represented in Congress by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy and Representative James A. Himes. Ned Lamont is governor.

Richard BlumenthalChristopher MurphyJames A. Himes6 people represent Staples →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Connecticut
Elections · 2024 general election

How Fairfield County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Fairfield County. Staples’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President452,303 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat59.0%
Donald J TrumpRepublican39.4%
Others1.6%

Connecticut: Harris 56.4%, Trump 41.9%

U.S. Senate440,426 votes
Christopher S MurphyDemocrat60.3%
Matthew M CoreyRepublican38.3%
Others1.4%

Connecticut: Murphy 58.6%, Corey 39.7%

U.S. House · Connecticut's 4th District328,857 votes
Jim HimesDemocrat61.1%
Michael GoldsteinRepublican37.3%
Others1.6%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Connecticut voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Connecticut
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now James A. Himes)
  • GovernorNow Ned Lamont
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Staples are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Staples
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Staples in Congress

Two senators for all of Connecticut, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
Richard BlumenthalU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2011Website ↗202-224-2823
Christopher Murphy
Christopher MurphyU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2013Website ↗202-224-4041
U.S. House · Connecticut's 4th District
James A. Himes
James A. HimesU.S. RepresentativeDemocrat · Since 2009Website ↗202-225-5541
In Connecticut

Who represents Staples in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Staples.

Email all 2 legislators →
Ned LamontGovernor of ConnecticutDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗860-566-4840
State Senate · District 26
Ceci MaherState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 136
Jonathan SteinbergState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗Email

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Staples by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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