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Planning to vote in Connecticut in 2026? Use the official links below for voter registration, mail ballots, polling places and election office guidance. Check the state’s election resources for the requirements and deadlines that apply to you.
Voter Information
No absentee-voting excuse is required.
Register or update registration
Use the state online registration service linked by Vote.gov, or follow its paper or in-person registration instructions.
Official registration guideCheck registration
Confirm your registration and current address with the state election service.
State election serviceGet your mail ballot
Eligible registered voters may apply online or send the signed ED-3 application to their town clerk.
Official mail-ballot instructionsConfirm your ballot was received
Contact the local election office listed in the state guide to confirm receipt and ask whether your ballot needs correction. Use its ballot-status service when available.
Ballot help and election officeNovember 3, 2026 general election: the online application portal opens September 19; ballots begin issuing October 2. Requests are due November 2. The town clerk must receive the voted ballot by 8 p.m. on November 3.
Complete the ballot and return envelope exactly as instructed, including any signature, ID, witness or notary requirements. Check the official request and return deadlines; a mailing date is not always enough.
Information as of 2026-09-15
Sources
NCSL — state absentee and mail voting policies
NASS — state election service directory
Where to vote
Use official state and local election resources to check your polling location and voting hours.
Find your official polling-place resource
How to vote early
Check your election office for available early-voting options, dates and locations.