In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day. Same-day voter registration is available in-person on Election Day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot online before NOVEMBER 4 and be sure to mail it before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in Connecticut beginning OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 3. Same-day voter registration is available in-person during early voting and on Election Day.
Are you ready for it?
If you are not yet registered to vote, don't fret! Same-day registration is available in-person during early voting, now through November 3, and on Election Day, November 5.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in Connecticut?
To register to vote in Connecticut you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Connecticut and your election district
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes! Connecticut offers same-day voter registration. Visit a polling location on Election Day, November 5, to register.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
- To submit your voter registration by mail or online, your registration must be received by October 18.
- Connecticut also offers registration during early voting, through November 2, and same-day voter registration on Election Day, November 5.
What do I need to bring to vote?
First time voters who registered by mail must present either:
- Copy of a current and valid photo identification with the voter's name and address
OR
- Copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows the voter's name and address
Other voters must present:
- Any pre-printed form of identification that shows the voter's name and address, name and signature, or name and photograph
OR
- A social security card
Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.