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Voting Matters - Make Your Voice Heard!

Your vote is your voice! Learn more about upcoming elections, how to register, and how to get non-partisan assistance.

myvote.CT.gov: Connecticut Secretary of State Important Voter Information 

2024 Connecticut Election Dates

Polls Open 6am to 8pm
Absentee Ballots must be received by mail or dropped off by 8pm

August 13th: Primary Election
Early Voting Sites open August 5th-11th
Early Voting Factsheet for the August 13th Primary

November 5th: General Election
Early Voting Sites open October 21st to November 3rd
Early Voting Factsheet for the November 5th General Election

Voter Registration

Voter Registration Information
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 if you are not yet registered but want to vote in a 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

A reason is needed to vote absentee in Connecticut. You can apply for an absentee ballot if you meet any of the following criteria:

• You are an active member of the armed forces of the United States
• You will be out of town on Election Day
• Sickness prevents you from voting in person on Election Day
• Your religious beliefs prevent you from voting on Election Day
• You will be performing duties as an election official at a polling place other than your own on Election Day
• A physical disability prevents you from voting in person on Election Day 

You must submit an absentee ballot application 7 days before Election Day. Your absentee ballot application can be returned to your Town Clerk or submitted online. 

Request An Absentee Ballot Online
Download An Absentee Ballot Application (English)
Download An Absentee Ballot Application (Spanish)

If you have an unforeseen illness or physical disability within 6 days of an election, you can request an emergency absentee ballot.

Track Your Absentee Ballot 

Cast Your Vote

Where And How To Vote

You can cast your vote in Connecticut:

• At an Early Voting Site beginning on Monday the week before Election Day and concluding on the Sunday before Election Day. 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