Voting Matters - Make Your Voice Heard!
Your vote is your voice! Learn more about the upcoming election, how to register, and how to get non-partisan assistance.
myvote.ct.gov: Connecticut Secretary of State Important Voter Information
2026 Election Information
- The 2026 General Election is on Tuesday, November 3rd.
- Polls are open 6am to 8pm.
- Find your polling place here.
- Early in-person voting begins October 19th and runs thru November 1st.
- Early Voting locations are open 10am to 6pm (Extended hours Tuesday, October 27, and Thursday, October 29: 8am to 8pm)
- Find your Early Voting location here.
- Absentee Ballots must be received by 8pm on Election Day.
- Ballots can be returned either by hand delivery, ballot drop box, or mail.
Voter Registration
Check Your Voter Registration Status
You can pre-register to vote in Connecticut Online or By Mail.
The pre-registration deadline to vote in a Connecticut election is 18 days before Election Day.
To Register Within 18 Days:
- For the Primary Election, you can file a voter registration application (for the party holding a primary) with the registrars of voters in your town before noon on the day before the primary.
- Same Day Registration is available for the General Election only
- Early Voting: You can register to vote at your Early Voting Site for the general election.
- Election Day: You can register to vote at a designated location in your town for the general election (NOT your polling place).
- If you are registering for the first time in your town, you must provide the following:
- Your driver’s license number or, if none, the last four digits of the voter’s social security number
- A copy of a current and valid ID
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address.
Absentee Ballots
Connecticut Absentee Ballot Information
As of 2026, there is no excuse needed to request an absentee ballots in Connecticut! For the 2026 General Election, the Absentee Ballot Application Portal opens September 19. Ballots can be requested from Saturday, September 19 through Monday, November 2. Request yours via the CT Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal.
Cast Your Vote
You can cast your vote in Connecticut:
- At an Early Voting Site. Any voter may vote early.
- Absentee Ballots can be returned by mail, in person at the Town Clerk's office, or via a secure drop box in your town. Absentee ballots must be received before 8pm on Election Day.
- At your Polling Place on Election Day.
Guidance For Voters With Disabilities
Voting Questions or Problems
Connecticut Voting Rights Information - 866ourvote.org
You have the right to vote! If you have questions, problems, or experience difficulties or harassment registering to vote or casting your ballot, contact the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline for assistance or to report a concern:
- English - 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
- Spanish - 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
- Arabic - 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)
- Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali - 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
- Text Chat Assistance - 866ourvote.org
Last updated November 2024.