Official Rules

Voting Rules in Connecticut

Source: portal.ct.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Non-Strict Non-Photo ID

First-time voters who registered by mail must show ID. Established voters verified by signature or poll record.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
No Excuse Required

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without an excuse.

Early Voting
Available

Early voting available starting 14 days before Election Day.

Registration Deadline
7 Days Before Election Day; Election Day Registration Available

Voter registration must be completed by October 27, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
Yes

Election Day registration available at town clerk offices.

Polling Hours
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Polls are open from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

2026 Elections

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · portal.ct.gov
Calendar

Upcoming Election Dates

Source: portal.ct.gov — Election Calendar
Aug11
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct27
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 7 days before Election Day; Election Day registration available
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming
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Register to Vote in Connecticut

Source: voterregistration.ct.gov

Official Connecticut Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Connecticut resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at voterregistration.ct.gov →
Deadline: 7 days before Election Day; Election Day registration available
Online: Yes — voterregistration.ct.gov
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Yes
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required