How to vote in Connecticut
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- Online: by .
- By mail: your form has to arrive by .
- In person: by .
Missed the deadline? You can still register and vote on the same day, during early voting and on Election Day. After the deadline you can register and vote on the same day at your town's early voting site or same day registration site. Bring proof of identity and where you live.
To register, or to check that you are registered, start at MyVote.CT.gov (Connecticut Secretary of the State).
Source: MyVote.CT.gov (Connecticut Secretary of the State). Checked October 12, 2026.
Can I vote early?
Yes. Early voting in person runs from to .
Source: MyVote.CT.gov (Connecticut Secretary of the State). Checked October 12, 2026.
Can I vote by mail?
Yes. Any registered voter in Connecticut can vote by mail, and nobody asks you why.
- Ask for your ballot: by .
- Send it back: your ballot has to arrive by 8:00 p.m. on .
Ask for your ballot on the state's own form.
Source: MyVote.CT.gov (Connecticut Secretary of the State). Checked October 12, 2026.
What do I bring?
You will be asked for ID, but it does not have to be a driver's license or have a photo. If you have none, in most cases you can sign a statement instead and still vote.
Source: MyVote.CT.gov (Connecticut Secretary of the State). Checked October 12, 2026.
Where and when on November 3?
Election Day is .
- Polls are open: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Where you vote: find your polling place through MyVote.CT.gov (Connecticut Secretary of the State).
Source: MyVote.CT.gov (Connecticut Secretary of the State). Checked October 12, 2026.
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