CT · 2026 midterms
Early voting in Connecticut
Oct 19 – Nov 1, 2026
Early voting in Connecticut starts Oct 19, 2026.
Quick answers for Connecticut
Short, sourced answers to common questions. If something looks off, trust the official site.
Last checked Oct 10, 2026
When can I vote early in Connecticut?
Early voting runs Oct 19, 2026 through Nov 1, 2026. Hours and sites are set locally.
Is it too late to register in Connecticut?
Register online by Oct 16, 2026 if you can. Mailed forms should be postmarked by Oct 16, 2026. Register in person by Oct 16, 2026. Go to your town's designated Same-Day Registration location during early voting or on Election Day, register, and vote there. Bring proof of identity and residence.
Do I need ID to vote in Connecticut?
Most voters show any ID with their name plus address, signature or photo (even a Social Security card works), or sign a statement (Form ED-681) instead. Some first-time voters who registered by mail need a photo ID or a current bill or bank statement with their address.
Can college students vote where they go to school in Connecticut?
You can register in your hometown or your college town, in Connecticut or out of state. Pick the town where you want to vote. If you stay registered at home and vote absentee, your Town Clerk has to receive the ballot by 8 PM Election Day. UConn and the four CT State universities host on-campus early voting sites for voters registered in those towns.
When is the mail ballot request deadline in Connecticut?
Request your mail ballot by Nov 2, 2026. Ballots are mailed starting Oct 2.
When does my mail ballot have to arrive in Connecticut?
Your ballot must be received by Nov 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM. By mail or drop box, received by 8 PM Election Day.
Can I take a photo of my ballot in Connecticut?
No Connecticut law clearly allows or bans ballot selfies. Safest move: don't photograph your ballot inside the polling place.
Can I vote with a felony record in Connecticut?
You can't vote only while you're incarcerated for a felony. Once you're released, including on parole, you can register and vote. Pretrial detention or a misdemeanor doesn't take your vote away.
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