1. Register to vote.
- Not sure if you are registered to vote in Connecticut? Check your voter registration status here. Not registered to vote? Register online here. It is quick and easy!
2. Think about what issues matter most to you.
- With all that is going on in our state, nation, and world, give some thought to what issues you care most about. Do your candidates have similar priorities?
3. Follow candidates on social media.
- By following candidates on social media or signing up for their email lists, you can receive updates on candidates’ campaigns, endorsements, and policy positions.
4. Research the candidates.
- Find out more about candidates’ stances on the issues by checking out their websites and reading or watching the news.
5. Communicate with the candidates.
- Candidates for state and federal office typically have contact information on their websites. Send them messages asking about their views on issues that matter to you. If candidates are hosting public meetings or forums, use them as an opportunity to ask a question—check out the “Questions to Ask Candidates” document in our 2026 Voters’ Guide.
6. Tune into debates and candidate forums.
- Candidates for state and federal office will usually have debates. If you cannot attend in-person, many debates will be livestreamed on your local public access station or on social media.
7. Talk with your friends, neighbors, and family about voting.
- Speak with the people in your life about why voting is important to you and what issues you care about. Conversations with friends, neighbors, and family can be a helpful way to learn about different perspectives and encourage civic participation.
8. Find a way to support your preferred candidates.
- If you feel strongly about a candidate, ask for a lawn sign to show your support, make a small donation to their campaign, share information about them on social media, or maybe even submit a letter to the editor about why you support their candidacy.
9. Make a plan to vote.
- Decide how and when you will vote. Connecticut voters may vote early in person, on Election Day, or by absentee ballot. Early voting for the 2026 general election runs October 19 through November 1. Make sure you know your voting location and the hours that work best for you. Visit MyVote.CT.gov for current voting information.
10. Vote!
- In 2026, Connecticut’s general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3.