Fairfield Election Day 2012: Everything You Need to Know

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Good morning, and welcome to Election Day 2012!

Today, Fairfield residents go to the polls to choose a president, a U.S. Senator, a U.S. Representative representing the 4th District, and State Representatives from the 132nd, 133rd, and 134th district. Other races -- State Senator from the 28th District and Registrar of Voters -- are uncontested.

See below for information on where to cast your ballot and the list of candidates. We've also included how Fairfield voted in 2008, the year of the last presidential election, and 2010, the last mid-term election.

Read it over, then visit your local polling station between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. to make your voice heard! And be sure to check back here for updates throughout the day, including the announcement of the winners as soon as votes are tallied tonight.

Also, check out our live blog to see what voters and candidates across the state are saying about Election Day. This is also where you'll find live election updates all of the races affecting Fairfield.

State and National Races

U.S. Senate

Chris Murphy (D) and Linda McMahon (R) are vying for the seat vacated by Joe Lieberman. (Click on "U.S. Senate" for updates, results and reactions.)

Fourth Congressional District

Jim Himes (D) and Steve Obsitnik (R) are after the seat currently held by Himes. (Click on "Fourth Congressional District" for updates, results and reactions.)

28th Senate District

State Sen. John McKinney (R) is running unopposed for his 8th term serving the 28th District. He is currently the Senate's minority leader. (Click on "28th Senate District" for updates, results and reactions.)

132nd Assembly District

Brenda Kupchick (R) and Sue Brand (D) are vying for the seat currently held by Perone. (Click on "132nd Assembly District" for updates, results and reactions.)

133rd Assembly District

Kim Fawcett (D) and Chris DeSanctis (R) are vying for the seat currently heald by Fawcett. (Click on "133rd Assembly District" for updates, results and reactions.)

134th Assembly District

Tony Hwang (R) and Heather Dean (D) are vying for the seat currently held by Hwang. (Click on "134th Assembly District" for updates, results and reactions.)

Registrar of Voters

Roger V. Autuori (R) and Matthew Waggner (D) are running unopposed.

Fairfield Polling Places

Polls open at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. To find polling locations and precincts in Fairfield, click here.

Still not sure who you're voting for? Check out our Election Guide to see coverage of candidate debates, updates from the campaign trail, opeds, letters and more.

How Fairfield Voted in 2008 (85.3% Turnout)

(D=Democrat; R=Republican; G=Green; I=Independent; WF=Working Families; CL=Connecticut for Lieberman)

PRESIDENT

• Obama-Biden (D) — 17,236 votes
• McCain-Palin (R) — 13,071 votes

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 4th DISTRICT

• Jim Himes (D) —13,077 votes
• Chris Shays (R) — 16,068 votes
• Richard Z. Duffee (G) — 123 votes
• Jim Himes (WF) — 592 votes
• Michael Anthony Carrano (L) — 179 votes

28th SENATE DISTRICT

• John McKinney (R) — 17,933 votes
• Martin A. Goldberg (D) — 10,526 votes
• Martin A. Goldberg (WF) — 282 votes

132nd ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

• Ralph Bowley (R) — 4,492 votes
• Thomas J. Drew (D) — 5,138 votes
• Thomas J. Drew (WF) — 324 votes

133rd ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

• Amanda Parks (R) — 4,048 votes
• Kim Fawcett (D) — 6,531 votes

134th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

• Tony Hwang (R) — 3,562 votes
• Tom F. Christiano (D) – 2,912 votes

How Fairfield Voted in 2010 (62.5% Turnout)

(D=Democrat; R=Republican; G=Green; I=Independent; WF=Working Families; CL=Connecticut for Lieberman; SA=Socialist Action)

U.S. SENATE

• Richard Blumenthal (D) — 10,760 votes
• Linda McMahon (R)  — 10,729 votes
• Richard Blumenthal (WF) — 420 votes
• Warren Mosler (I) — 161 votes
• John Mertens (CL) — 94 votes

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 4th DISTRICT

• Jim Himes (D) — 10,619 votes
• Dan Debicella (R) — 11,014 votes
• Jim Himes (WF) — 396 votes

28th SENATE DISTRICT

• John McKinney (R) — 14,647 votes
• Mitchell Fuchs (D) — 6,941 votes

132nd ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

• Brenda L. Kupchick (R) — 4,383 votes
• Thomas J. Drew (D) — 4,362 votes

133rd ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

• DeeDee Brandt (R) — 3,711 votes
• Kim Fawcett (D) — 4,351 votes

134th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

• Tony Hwang (R) — 3,522 votes
• Michael Murren (D) – 1,551 votes