Voting in Connecticut

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Presidential Primary Election

04/02/2024
Election Date
03/26/2024
Voter Registration Deadline (by mail - postmarked, online)
04/01/2024
Voter Registration Deadline (in-person)

Vote By Mail Deadlines

04/01/2024
Deadline to Request Ballot (Received by)
04/02/2024
Deadline to Return Ballot (Received By)

Early Voting Dates

03/26/2024
Early Voting Begins
03/30/2024
Early Voting Ends

The upcoming election is a presidential primary. Learn About Presidential Primaries

Polling place hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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How to Vote in Connecticut

Learn about all the options to vote in Connecticut to make a plan to vote that works for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Connecticut Board of Elections Phone Number: (860) 509-6100

Connecticut Board of Elections Website

Having trouble at the polls?

Call or text: 1-866-OUR-VOTE

Register to Vote in Connecticut

Whether you are registering to vote for the first time, or need to update your address, name or party affiliation - we've got you covered!

Am I Registered?

Not sure if you are eligible to vote due to a felony conviction?
Click here to learn more.

Connecticut Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! You can check your voter registration online on Connecticut’s elections office website here, or you can contact the Board of Elections at (860) 509-6100.

It can take several weeks. Most states send out voter registration cards within 5 to 7 weeks after receiving the registration. If you do not receive a registration card in the mail, contact your state election office to confirm you are registered. Find your state’s contact information in our How to Vote in Your State section on this page! In any event, you should verify your registration a week prior to the voter registration deadline in your state in case you need to fill out a new registration form or correct your form.

Elections take place all the time throughout the year, and odds are, you probably have an election coming up in your state! In addition to the presidential election and midterm elections, you have statewide, countywide and municipal elections that you can make your voice heard in. Make sure you know when your upcoming elections are so that you don’t miss a single one! Check out when your next election is here.

Your state provides an online ballot tracking system. You can track your ballot here!

YES you are able to register to vote at your student address. You should provide your official campus mailing address as well as the actual physical address of your on or off campus residence when registering to vote. You must have some sort of proof of address and residency that can be presented at your polling place (mail, a student ID, etc.). For more information, we suggest visiting your state’s elections office website. Remember: you can only register to vote and vote in one place, whether that is your student address or your home address!

YES, unhoused voters can register to vote and use their voice in Connecticut’s elections. Unhoused voters or voters without a permanent address may list a shelter address, street corner, or park as their address. For more information on voting while unhoused, visit our friends at the National Coalition for the Homeless.

YES. In this case you must register at the last address you had before you left the USA, or at the address to which you will return to when returning to the USA (you must present some indication of a present intent to return and live there – e.g. vehicle registration, driver’s license, property ownership, family, etc). If you have never had a permanent address in the United States but are a citizen you are allowed to register at an address you plan on moving to or an address where you currently have family living. Access more information on voting overseas here.

You may call the voting rights hotline at 866 687-8683, if informing another poll worker isn’t successful. They have lawyers ready to help you. Additionally, you can call the civil rights division of the U.S Department of Justice.

You can also find Connecticut elections office here and contact them by phone at 860 256-2940.

Vote By Mail

Request and track

Notice: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it’s submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in Connecticut.

Vote By Mail Deadlines

04/01/2024
Deadline to Request Ballot (Received by)
04/02/2024
Deadline to Return Ballot (Received By)

Excuse required to vote by mail.

How Vote By Mail Works in Connecticut

Voting by mail is a two step process in Connecticut.

Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. You must have an excuse to qualify to vote by mail with an absentee ballot. If you qualify, the deadline to apply for your absentee ballot is the day before Election Day. You should apply well before that. We recommend at least three weeks prior to Election Day to accommodate for the mail, or that you submit the request in person.

Step 2: Return your ballot ASAP.

  • Return in person to your town clerk or designated town dropbox by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
  • Stamp and return by mail to your town clerk so that it is received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. We recommend mailing your ballot at least two weeks before Election Day. The best intentions or postmark will not matter if your ballot is received after Election Day - your ballot will not count.

Click Here to See Your Ballot

Where to Sign Your Ballot

Remember to sign your return ballot.

After completing your ballot, put it into the return envelope provided by the state. Sign the form on the inner ballot return envelope.

Connecticut will throw away your ballot if you forget to sign the inner envelope.

How You Can Return Your Mail-in Ballot

If you return your ballot by mail, you must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.

You can also drop off your ballot in person at your local elections office, or drop box.

Can Someone Else Return Your Ballot For You?

An immediate family member may return your ballot.

Track Your Ballot

Track your ballot by clicking here.

Haven't used your ballot?

If you would like to vote in person, return your unused absentee ballot to your polling site if possible and request an in-person ballot on Election Day. If you do not have your ballot, you will be asked to vote a provisional ballot.

Opportunities to Fix Challenges to Your Ballot

Connecticut does not offer voters a chance to address challenges to their ballot. Your ballot will not count if it is late, or you do not follow directions.

Voter ID

Do Voters Need ID?

Voters in Connecticut must show ID at the polls to vote. Connecticut will accept IDs from US states, besides Connecticut. Valid forms of identification include;

  • Social Security Card
  • Any other pre-printed form of ID that shows your
    • Name and address, OR
    • Name and signature, OR
    • Name and photo

If you do not have a valid ID, you may also sign an affidavit affirming your identity as a registered voter.

 

Voter ID in Connecticut

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Primaries

Presidential Primaries

Primary Type (D): Closed
Primary Type (R): Closed

Only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in that party’s primary.  The deadline to change party affiliation for already registered voters has passed. The deadline for new Connecticut voters to register to vote and declare a party for the presidential primary is Monday, April 1st. See Connecticut’s Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.

Automatic Registration

Your state automatically registers people to vote at the address on their drivers license or other state issued ID card. If you have moved but have not updated your ID with your new address, changed your name or want to add a political party selection, you must update your voter registration. Click here to check to see if you are registered to vote, and update your registration if needed.

Election Day Registration

You can register and cast your ballot on Election Day at your local elections office. Bring a valid ID and proof or residence with you.

In-Person Absentee Voting

In-Person Absentee Dates

03/26/2024
Voting Begins
03/30/2024
Voting Ends

You can vote in-person absentee in Connecticut

Starting in 2024, Connecticut will allow early voting in all counties ahead of Election Day. The early voting period for primary elections will be 7 days, and the early voting period for general elections will be 14 days.

Preregister

Some states have laws that specifically allow citizens to preregister at a certain age while others allow registration as long as you’re 18 by the next election. Preregistration means you’ll be automatically registered to vote on your 18th birthday without taking any additional steps.

In Connecticut, you can preregister to vote if you are 18 by the next election. Register to vote today!

Some states even let you vote in their primaries at 17 if you’ll be 18 by the general election so you can participate in the whole process!

You can vote in the Connecticut primaries if you are 17 by the next election.