CONNECTICUT

Voter Registration Deadline: 18 days before an election.

For general elections, eligible voters may also register to vote and cast a ballot at the same time at their early voting location or on Election Day at a Same Day Registration site. For more information on same day registration, visit https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/election-day-registration/election-day-registration.

2026 Election Information

State Primary: August 11, 2026

• Voter Registration Deadline: July 24, 2026 (by mail or online) or August 10, 2026 at 12:00pm for in-person registrations at your registrar’s office.
• Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: August 10, 2026
• Early Voting Period: August 3, 2026 through August 9, 2026

General Election: November 3, 2026

• Normal Voter Registration Deadline: October 16, 2026 (by mail or online)
• Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
• Early Voting and Same-Day Registration Period: October 19, 2026 through November 1, 2026

For more information on important dates, deadlines, and other special or municipal elections, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/calendars/election-calendars, or contact your local Registrar of Voters office.

More election information: portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/V5-Side-Navigation/ELE—Voter-Information

Online voter registration: voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do

Mail-in PDF voter registration form: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/register-to-vote/voter-registration-application-english-and-spanish

Students have a decision about where to register to vote.

You have a right to register to vote at the address you consider the place where you live, whether that is your family’s home or the place where you attend school. You should update your registration anytime this home address changes.

You may only be registered and vote in one location.

Connecticut’s paper registration form asks for your Connecticut driver’s license or ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have one of these numbers, you can include the following with your registration form:

• A copy of a current and valid photo ID;
• A copy of a current utility bill;
• A bank statement;
• A government check;
• A paycheck; or
• Another government document that shows your name and address

To register to vote using the state’s online registration system, you must have a driver’s license, learner’s permit, or non-driver photo identification card issued by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

To register during early voting or on Election Day, you will need proof of identity and proof of residency such as a student ID card and a utility bill or tuition statement that lists your name and Connecticut address. Contact your local Registrar of Voters office to make sure you bring proper ID with you.

All registered voters are asked to present a form of ID when voting in person on Election Day. You can show:

• Your Social Security card; or
• Any form of preprinted ID that shows your (i) name and address; or (ii) your name and signature; or (iii) your name and photograph.

If you do not have an acceptable ID, you may sign an affidavit affirming your identity. More information about voter ID requirements in Connecticut is available at portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/FAQ/FAQ—Voter-Identification.

Contact your local Registrar of Voters office to make sure you bring proper ID with you.

Make a plan. Look up your voting site and hours at: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/where-and-how-do-i-vote

Or, track your absentee ballot through the Secretary of the State’s Voter Registration Lookup Portal: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx

By Mail (Absentee): All registered Connecticut voters may request and vote by absentee ballot. You can request your absentee ballot by completing an application online or returning the absentee ballot request form to your municipal clerk.

• Mail-in Ballot Application Deadline: Your vote-by-mail application must be received by the municipal clerk by the day before Election Day, however, it is recommended that you apply at least seven days before Election Day to ensure you have time to receive and complete your ballot.
• Completed Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline: You can return your absentee ballot by mail or in-person at your municipal clerk’s office or at a secure drop box. Please contact your municipal clerk’s office for drop box locations. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the clerk by the close of polls, 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters with print disabilities may request a ballot delivered by email. More information is available at: portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Voter-Information/Accommodations-for-Voters-with-Print-Disabilities

For more information on voting by mail (absentee), visit the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s website at:

https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/absentee-voting

https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/absentee-ballot-process

Early Voting: Connecticut also allows voters to vote in person before Election Day. Early voting for regular elections starts 15 days before Election Day and ends on the 2^nd day before Election Day. Early voting for primary elections begins on the 8^th day before Election Day and ends on the 2^nd Day before Election Day.

To find your early voting location, click here. For more information on early voting, visit the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s website at: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/early-voting/early-voting

Election Day

Voting sites will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line by the closing time, you have the right to vote.

Does Registering to Vote Affect My Federal Financial Aid?

No. Where you register to vote won’t affect federal financial aid like Pell Grants, Perkins or Stafford loans, or your dependency status for FAFSA.

Does Registering to Vote Affect My Status as a Dependent on My Parents’ Taxes?

No. Being registered to vote at a different address from your parents does not prevent them from claiming you as a dependent on their taxes.

Does Registering to Vote Impact My Tuition Status?

No. Being deemed out-of-state for tuition purposes does not prevent you from choosing to register to vote in your campus community.

Will Registering to Vote in Connecticut Affect My Driver’s License or Car Registration?

Voting in Connecticut may affect your driver’s license and car registration. You may wish to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles for more information.