Connecticut

Land Acknowledgement

Connecticut is home to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. There are also three state-recognized tribes: the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, the Golden Hill Paugussett, and the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. It is also the traditional homeland of many tribes.

Overview

The deadline to register to vote in person is Election Day by 8PM. The deadline to register to vote by mail is November 1. The deadline to register to vote online is November 1 by 11:59 PM. Connecticut does not offer early voting. Eligible citizens in Connecticut are now automatically registered to vote when they interact with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Key Dates

November 1 - Deadline to register to vote online by 11:59 PM and mail

November 7 - Deadline to request an absentee ballot

November 8 - Election Day and deadline to register to vote in person

Contacts

Registrar of Voters
Secretary of State: (860) 509-6200
Town Clerk

Connecticut Voting Guide

Note: The information below is not legal advice on how to vote. Because voting information is changing rapidly during this election, make sure you check the links provided and check with your state about deadlines and voting specifics.

Registering to Vote

The deadline to register to vote online is November 1 by 11:59 PM. The deadline to register to vote by mail is November 1. The deadline to register to vote in person is Election Day by 8PM.
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In order to register to vote, you will need to confirm that: 1) you are a U.S. citizen, and 2) that you will be 18 years old before Election Day. You must provide your address and either your Connecticut driver's license or the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
Connecticut asks for the address where you currently live.
You can check with your Registrar of Voters as to whether you have a valid address.
You can get a valid ID to register to voter from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. Eligible citizens in Connecticut are now automatically registered to vote when they interact with the Department of Motor Vehicles. You can make an appointment at the Department of Motor Vehicles and see what to bring here.
Yes. You can register to vote online. You can also download CT Voter Registration on Android devices.
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Yes. You can register to vote in person by filling out this form and returning it to your local Registrar of Voters. You can find your local Registrar of Voters here.
Yes. You can register to vote by mail by filling out this form and mailing it to your local Registrar of Voters. You can find your local Registrar of Voters here.
You cannot vote if you have been convicted of a felony. However, Connecticut allows convicted felons to restore their voter rights, so long as they have paid all fines, are released from confinement, and have completed parole. More information on restoration of voter rights in Connecticut can be found here.
You can contact your local Registrar of Voters here or you can contact the Secretary of State at (860) 509-6200.
The deadline to register to vote online is November 1 by 11:59 PM. The deadline to register to vote by mail is November 1. The deadline to register to vote person is November 8 by 8PM.
Yes, under federal law you can assist someone in registering to vote if they do not speak English well, if they have trouble reading or writing, or if they have a disability.

Checking & Updating Voter Registration

You can check your voter registration status online here.
You can call your local Registrar of Voters, which can be found here.
You can change your voter registration information online here or you can fill out this form and return it in person or by mail to your local Registrar of Voters, which can be located here.
Maybe. If you have not voted in the last four years, your local Registrar of Voters will send you a canvass postcard. If you fail to return the postcard in 30 days, you will be moved to the inactive voter list. You must complete a new voter registration if you are on the inactive voter list when you go to the polling place on Election Day or when you return an absentee ballot application before being mailed an absentee ballot. After four years on the inactive list, you will be removed from the voter registry list if you have not done anything that resulted in filling out a new voter registration form and being restored to the active list. You can check your voter registration status online or by contacting your local Registrar of Voters. Learn more about Connecticut's efforts to update the voting roll here.

Voting by Mail/Absentee/Ballot Drop-Off

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is November 7. Your ballot must be returned by 8PM on Election Day. You do not need your absentee ballot notarized. If you cannot return your absentee ballot on your own, you can assign a designee to return your ballot for you.
Yes. Please check that you have filled out all required fields and signed your ballot. USPS recommends you mail in your ballot a week before the deadline to ensure your ballot is received on time. However, please factor in your personal experience with mail delivery times to and from your place of residence or where you drop off your ballot.
You can get an absentee ballot online here.
Yes. You are required to provide a reason as to why you are requesting an absentee ballot. You can receive an absentee ballot if you meet one of the following criteria: you are in active service in the Armed Forces of the United States; you will be absent from your town of residence; sickness; your religious tenets forbid secular activity on the day of the election; your duties as an election official at a polling place other than your own during all of the hours of voting; or physical disability. If you have a permanent disability, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent absentee ballot. Contact your local Town Clerk for more details.
Yes.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is November 7. You should request an absentee ballot at least a week before November 8, however, if it is within a week of November 8, you can fill out an Emergency Application for an Absentee Ballot. This can only be used if you have an unforeseen illness or disability occurring within six days of November 8. You can get an Emergency Application for an Absentee Ballot online here.
Absentee ballots will be sent out beginning October 8. If your mail-in ballot request application is received after October 8, your ballot will be mailed to you as soon as your application is processed.
You can have an absentee ballot sent to any valid mailing address, including a P.O. box.
Yes.
Absentee ballots must be mailed by Election Day by 8PM.
Yes. You can return your absentee ballot in person by Election Day by 8PM.
Yes. Only your immediate family member or caregiver may assist you as a "designee." A "designee" is a person caring for you due to your illness or disability; a family member, designated by you, and who agrees to act as a designee; or if no such person consents or is available, a police officer, Registrar of Voters, or assistant or deputy Registrar of Voters in your town/city of residence.
No.
Ballots do not have to be witnessed or notarized. No one can be present or help you complete a ballot, unless it is your assigned designee.
Your ballot can be thrown out if the inner envelope of your absentee ballot is not signed; if the your name does not appear of the official voter list; or you already voted in person. A statement of reasons for rejection will be put on your ballot.
You can track your absentee ballot here.
You can contact your local Registrar of Voters, whose contact information can be found here or you can contact the Secretary of State at (860) 509-6200.

Voting In-Person

You can find your polling place and hours online here or you can contact your local Registrar of Voters, which can be found here.
No.
Connecticut does not offer early voting in person. You can vote using an absentee ballot. Your absentee ballot should be returned by Election Day.
You may be asked to show ID to vote in Connecticut. Acceptable forms include your Social Security card or any pre-printed form of ID that shows your name and address or name and signature, or name and photograph. If you are a first time voter who registered by mail, you will need to show proof of residence along with ID. Acceptable forms include a current and valid photo ID that shows your name and address or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. If you do not have an ID, you will be able to sign an affidavit instead and then vote normally. If you are a first time voter without ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
You can get a valid ID to register to vote from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. You can make an appointment at the Department of Motor Vehicles here.
Yes. Connecticut provides provisional ballots if your name does not appear on the official registry list for the polling place AND the Registrars of Voters determine your name cannot be restored to the voting list; the Moderator decides that your name does appear but you are being challenged on being you are not on the voting list; if you are a first time voter who cannot produce ID; or if you voted after polls closed in an election where the polling place hours have been extended by state law or by a federal or state court order. You can find more information about casting a provisional ballot here. The Moderator serves as the chief public official at each polling place. The Moderator is in charge of the polling place and is responsible for ensuring that all election laws and procedures are followed.
Yes. Under federal law (Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act), you are entitled to bring anyone you trust, such as a friend, family member, or neighbor, to the polling place AND into the polling booth to assist with voting. However, that person may not be your employer, running in the election, or a representative of your labor union. The person giving assistance also may not tell the voter how to vote.
You can contact your local Registrar of Voters, whose contact information can be found here.