Who can register to vote in Connecticut?
Anyone who is:
- A United States citizen
- A resident of Connecticut
- At least 17 years old (you must be 18 years old by the general election)
Where and when can I register to vote?
The easiest way to register is online. You can register or update your voter registration at:
Online voter registration: https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do
REMEMBER: You must re-register if you move to a new city or town. If you move within a city or town or your name changes, notify your local Registrar of Voters.
Check your voter registration here: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx
For the November 3, 2026 general election:
- October 16, 2026 is the regular voter-registration deadline for the general election.
- If you miss the regular deadline, Same-Day Registration is available in person during the early voting period and on Election Day at designated locations.
- Same-Day Registration is not conducted at every Election Day polling place. Check with your local Registrar of Voters or here for the correct location.
Where and when can I vote in Connecticut’s General Election?
Connecticut voters have three ways to cast a ballot in the 2026 general election:
- Early voting: October 19 through November 1, 2026. Hours are generally 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 27 and October 29.
- Election Day voting: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line by 8:00 p.m., you may vote.
- Absentee voting: Any eligible registered Connecticut voter may request and vote by absentee ballot; a specific excuse is no longer required. For the November 3 election, absentee ballots begin being issued October 2, 2026. The online absentee ballot request portal opened September 19, and the deadline to request an absentee ballot is November 2. Follow the return instructions and deadlines provided with your ballot.
- Additional information on voting methods and locations can be found here: https://myvote.ct.gov
Can I get time off of work to vote on Election Day?
Connecticut state statute dictates that employers must allow an employee two hours of unpaid time off from his or her regularly scheduled work on the day of a state election to vote. The employee must first request the time off at least two working days before the election.
Who will be on the ballot?
This year, Connecticut voters will elect candidates for:
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- U.S. House of Representatives
- State Senator and State Representative
- Secretary of the State, Treasurer, Comptroller, and Attorney General
- Certain local or district offices, depending on your municipality
Why should you vote in November?
- Elected officials make decisions that affect:
- The health care kids receive
- The quality of life they can lead
- The dreams they can fulfill
- Kids can’t vote
- Kids have no voice in this year’s elections unless you speak for them
- Speak up for kids at the ballot box!
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