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The deadline for in-person registration is August 10 at noon.
View detailsAny active registered voter in Connecticut may vote by absentee ballot. No excuse is required. To vote by absentee ballot, you must first complete an absentee ballot application.
Any active registered voter in Connecticut may vote by absentee ballot. To receive an absentee ballot, you must first complete an absentee ballot application.
Complete an absentee ballot application. Applications are available:
Once your Town Clerk verifies that you are eligible to vote, they will mail your absentee ballot and voting instructions to the address listed on your application.
Your absentee ballot application must be received by your Town Clerk no later than the Monday before Election Day.
Return your completed absentee ballot application to your Town Clerk by mail or in person.
Yes, you must complete a separate application for each election, primary, and referendum. For voters with disabilities, you can apply for permanent absentee voter status. Please reach out to your Town Clerk for more information.
Town Clerks begin mailing absentee ballots after receiving a completed application:
Eligible military voters and US citizens living overseas may receive absentee ballots earlier under federal law.
You may return your absentee ballot:
Your completed absentee ballot must be received by your Town Clerk by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Return your ballot in the envelope provided with your absentee ballot. Be sure to print and sign your name on the return envelope before returning it.
Yes. You can check the status of your absentee ballot using Connecticut's ballot tracking system.
If your Town Clerk receives your absentee ballot before Election Day, election officials will record that you have returned an absentee ballot. If you later decide you want to vote in person, you must go to your Town Clerk's office before 10:00 a.m. on Election Day to request that your absentee ballot be withdrawn before you can vote at your polling place.
If your absentee ballot arrives on Election Day, election officials will compare it to the official voter checklist after the polls close. If records show that you already voted in person, your absentee ballot will not be counted. These procedures help ensure that each voter casts only one ballot.
Yes. Connecticut law allows certain individuals to return an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter with an illness or disability, including:
Eligible military voters and U.S. citizens living overseas can find information about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot through the Overseas Vote Foundation. You may also contact your Town Clerk for more information.
When your Town Clerk receives your absentee ballot, they verify that the ballot identification number on the return envelope matches the one on your application. The ballot remains sealed and is securely stored until it is processed according to state law.
Procedures are also in place to ensure that no voter can cast both an absentee ballot and an in-person ballot.
Absentee ballots are counted publicly by trained election officials following Connecticut law. Ballots are counted together with many others, helping protect voter privacy. Connecticut law also makes it a crime for anyone to improperly determine how a person voted.
You must sign the outside of your absentee ballot return envelope before your ballot can be counted. If your signature is missing, your Town Clerk will make their best effort to contact you so you can correct the issue before the deadline. Including your phone number, email address, or both on your absentee ballot application can help your Town Clerk contact you if needed.
Signature curing allows voters to correct a missing signature on their absentee ballot return envelope so their ballot can be counted. Only absentee ballots missing the voter's signature on the return envelope are eligible to be cured. If your signature is missing, your Town Clerk will make their best effort to contact you by phone or email. You may correct the missing signature in person at your Town Clerk's office until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Contact [email protected] for more information about Connecticut absentee voting.
Request your BallotConnecticut does not allow for curing absentee/mail ballots after Election Day. Ballots will be rejected if they lack a signature or if the signature does not match the one on file. You can track your absentee ballot using your state’s online tool. Voters who used a provisional ballot will have their information verified by registrars within six days after the election. Provisional ballots are only counted after the voter's eligibility is confirmed.
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For information on state campaign contributions, please visit your state's resource.
Information on local, state and federal candidates and ballot measures may be available here.
Sample ballots are posted to the CT Secretary of State website. Sample ballots for both primary and general elections can be found here. The 2025 general election ballot will be posted after the primaries and before the start of Early Voting on October 20.
A drop box is a secure, locked structure operated by election officials where voters can deliver their absentee ballot any time, day or night.
Yes, ballot drop boxes are available in Connecticut.
Drop boxes are located outside your Town Hall. You can also mail your ballot to your town clerk by using the postage-paid envelope included in the mailing, or with your own envelope and postage.
Early Voting Starts: 15 days before General Elections; 8 days before Primary Elections; 5 days before a Special Election and Presidential Preference Primaries
Early Voting Ends: Two days before Election Day
For more information on early voting, please visit your state's official resource. Early voting locations may be available on your state's resource.
Please note that early voting will not be an option for Town Referenda or Town Committee elections.
Other exceptions:
Early Voting Hours:
For specific hours, please contact your local elections official.
Same Day Registration for Early Voting
During a primary election, registering before noon allows you to vote the next day. Registering after noon allows you to vote the day after. For regular elections, you can register and vote on the same day at an early voting location.
Early Voting vs. Absentee Voting
No excuse is required for early voting, but an excuse is still required for absentee voting. Early voting is done in-person, while absentee ballots may be returned in-person, via mail, or to a drop box.
2026 Elections Voting Dates in Connecticut
Party Primary Election Voting Dates (only members of the given political party may vote)
Early Voting Days and Hours
10am – 6pm: August 3,5,7,8, and 9
8am-8pm: August 4 and 6
Final Day to Vote (Election Day):
August 11- Polls are open between 6am and 8pm
General Election Voting Dates
Early Voting Days and Hours
10 am-6 pm: 10/19-10/26; 10/28; 10/30-11/1
8 am – 8 pm: 10/27, 10/29
Final Day to Vote (Election Day):
Tuesday, November 3 – Polls are open between 6am and 8pm
Early Voting Locations vary by Town – call your Town Clerk’s office
Your next election date can be found here https://www.vote411.org/connecticut
Early Voting hours are usually 10:00-6:00. There are two days of extended early voting hours from 8:00-8:00. Contact your local elections officials for the detailed schedule.
Polling places will be open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm on Election Day.
WHO CAN REGISTER TO VOTE IN CONNECTICUT?
You can register to vote in Connecticut if:
WHO CAN VOTE IN CONNECTICUT?
You can vote in Connecticut if:
CAN I VOTE IF I HAVE A FELONY CONVICTION?
Yes, you can vote in Connecticut if you have a felony conviction, but only after you are released from prison. Once you are no longer incarcerated, your right to vote is automatically restored, and you need to register again. However, if you were convicted of violating Connecticut’s election laws, you must also complete any parole or probation before your voting rights are restored.
CAN I REGISTER AND VOTE IF I DON’T HAVE A TRADITIONAL ADDRESS?
In Connecticut, a person is considered a resident of a town if they have a real connection to that town and intend to return when they are away. This connection can include spending time there, staying overnight, or having future plans to come back.
Individuals without traditional housing can still register to vote by using a local shelter or post office as their mailing address. For their physical address, they can list a specific location such as a park or a bench. It’s important to regularly check the mailing address you provide, as you’ll receive a confirmation letter once your registration is complete.
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your town and using the mail-in form, you must include a form of identification with your application.
If you are registering online, you must have a Connecticut driver’s license or state-issued ID, which is used to verify your identity electronically.
If you register in person at places like a public library, DMV, social service agency, Registrar of Voters, or Town Clerk’s Office, ID requirements may vary depending on the situation (especially if you're registering close to or on Election Day).
To help avoid additional ID requirements later, you may include one of the following with your mail-in registration:
If you register to vote-by-mail and don’t include ID information, you may be asked to show ID the first time you vote. If you don’t have ID at that time, you can still vote by using a provisional ballot.
Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline
Official results are never available on Election Day. Election officials are working around the clock to count an unprecedented number of ballots, and it’s essential that they take the time to make sure every vote is counted.
Official election results will be uploaded on Connecticut’s Secretary of State website as they become available.
Official Results
You are a Military or Overseas voter if you are in uniformed services, living overseas OR a spouse or dependent of a uniformed services voter. To get registered and vote, you can utilize Overseas Vote Foundation. You may also contact your Town Clerk. The CT Secretary of State’s website also provides guidance.
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In order to be a poll worker in Connecticut, you must:
To sign up, contact your local registrar's office.
You can find your polling place by utilizing your state resource. If you have further questions on your polling place location, please contact your town or city clerk.
Connecticut is a “partially closed” primary state. Each party has the ability to choose whether to allow unaffiliated voters or voters not registered with their party to participate in their primary, however, currently unaffiliated voters are NOT allowed to participate in the primary elections. This decision is made before the election cycle begins.
If you have any questions about your state’s primary election, please contact your local election officials.
You may vote a provisional ballot if you meet a specific situation.
Provisional ballots are issued in the following situations:
Connecticut does not offer a provisional ballot in elections where there is no federal office on the ballot. Provisional ballots will be counted no later than 6 days after the election.
You have several accessible voting options.
All polling places must be accessible.
If you require assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to write or to read the ballot, assistance may be given by a person of your choice. This person may accompany you into the voting booth. This can be a person of your choosing but cannot be:
A disabled person may, at any time, request a paper ballot for electors with disabilities.
Voters who have difficulty standing may ask to move to the front of the line or ask poll workers to direct them to a chair.
You may also request a ballot be brought to you outside the polling location. You must show proper ID and must mark the ballot in front of officials, but not in a way that will violate your privacy.
If you have any questions about receiving help in voting, please ask the clerk or inspector at the polling place.
You may be able to vote by mail if you meet the eligibility requirements. You can learn more about the absentee ballot process here.
For more information, you can utilize the American Association of People With Disabilities (AAPD) resource.
What do I need to register to vote in Connecticut?
Here is what you need to know to register in Connecticut:
There are three methods of voter registration in Connecticut: register in-person, register online, or mail a printable application to the Connecticut Secretary of State.
Can I register to vote using my college address in Connecticut?
Yes, if you consider your campus address your residence, you can register to vote there. If you move to a different dorm or off campus, be sure to update your voter registration with your new address so you vote in the correct district.
What’s the deadline to register to vote in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires voters to register at least 18 days before the election. Be sure to check the exact date each year.
What form of ID do I need to vote in Connecticut?
A Connecticut voter is not required to show identification. However, if you are voting for the first time, you may be asked to show a form of identification when you go to the polls. This can include a driver’s license, passport, student ID from a state-supported college, or other accepted forms.
I’m originally from another state, can I still vote in my home state while studying in Connecticut?
Yes, you can vote in your home state using an absentee ballot, but you'll need to follow your home state's rules and deadlines. You can find the rules for your state on VOTE411 or by contacting your state’s election office.
Does registering to vote affect my financial aid, parents’ taxes, and/or tuition in Connecticut?
Registering to vote in your college community will not affect your Federal Financial Aid, status as a dependent on your parents’ taxes, or tuition status.
Connecticut allows voters to request 2 hours off of unpaid leave on Election Day if requested up to two days beforehand.
To verify your voter registration status
click here!DO I NEED TO SHOW ID WHEN I VOTE IN CONNECTICUT?
Yes, Connecticut requires an ID when you go to vote. You must either show ID or sign a one-line affidavit at the polling place if you have not provided proper identification when registering. A photo ID is not required.
WHAT TYPES OF ID CAN I USE TO VOTE IN CONNECTICUT?
You can use any of the following forms of identification:
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE AN ACCEPTABLE ID WHEN I GO TO VOTE?
You can still vote by signing a sworn statement at your polling place affirming that you are on the voter list. If you’re a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not submit ID with your application, you may be asked to vote by provisional ballot unless you provide:
Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline
Online registration deadline: 18 days before Election Day
Register by mail deadline: Postmarked 18 days before Election Day
In-person registration deadline: 18 days before Election Day. If you miss the voter registration deadline, you can register and vote in person during Early Voting and on Election Day at your town's Same Day Registration location.
Not registered? Use our registration tool to fill out your application!
The voting systems used in Connecticut are Optical and DRE.
With optical scan voting, you will receive a card or sheet of paper, which you take over to a private table or booth. The card has the names of the various candidates and ballot measures printed on it.
All the information about who and what you are voting for is on an electronic screen like a TV or computer screen.
There are many variations of DREs because lots of companies are inventing new ones, and many cities, counties and states are trying them out.
Usually, after you have signed in, the poll workers will give you a card that you slide into a device to start your voting session.
Some of these devices will show all of the candidates and ballot choices on one big screen. Often, with these big screen devices you push a button next to the name of the candidate you want to vote for (or yes or no on a ballot measure).
On other DREs, the screen is set up to show pages. On each screen or page, there will probably be one thing to vote on. For example, on one screen or page, you might vote for president. Then you might move to the next page to vote for senator. Often these small-screen devices have a touch screen, where you touch the screen next to the name of the person you want to vote for.
Other devices have a key pad. And some have a keyboard, so you can write in the name of someone you want to vote for.
You let the system know you are finished voting by pushing a button, touching the screen or entering something on a keypad.
You can learn more about voting systems by checking out the Elections Assistance Commission's (EAC) resource.
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