YOUR VOTE: Connecticut 2024

CONNECTICUT

With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

Presidential Preference Primary - April 2, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• March 26, 2024 - Final day for online voter registration.
  • Connecticut allows same-day Election Day Registration. Learn more here.

Absentee Ballots Deadlines

Request an absentee ballot here.

Ballot Request Deadline

• April 1, 2024 - Last day to submit an application to receive an absentee ballot.

Ballot Return Deadline

• April 2, 2024 - Absentee ballots (via mail or in person) must be received by 8 p.m.

General Election - November 5, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• October 29, 2024 - Deadline to register to vote online. 
  • Voters may register and vote at their polling places on Election Day.

Absentee Ballots Deadlines

Connecticuters who want to vote by absentee ballot this fall should submit an absentee ballot application as early as possible.

Ballot Request Deadline

• October 28, 2024 - Final day to apply for mail-in absentee ballot.

Ballot Return Deadline

• November 5, 2024 - Absentee ballots (via mail or in person) must be received by 8 p.m.

Military and overseas citizens can vote by mail using the standard procedure. Ensure your ballot is received by election officials by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status

• Not sure if you're registered? This handy site will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements

• Here are the requirements to register as a voter in Connecticut.

Need To Register?

• Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location

• Use the Secretary of State's Polling Place Locator to find where to cast your ballot.
• Click here to find contact information for your Town Clerk.

V. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws

• Connecticut only requires identification for first-time voters.

Accepted Credentials

• Here is the list of accepted credentials.
• Contact your town clerk for an acceptable list of options.

Don't have a valid ID?

• If you don't have an ID, you may sign an affidavit in lieu of presenting an ID. 

VI. HAVING TROUBLE? GET IN TOUCH

Questions?

• Contact the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State at 860-509-6200 or email elections@ct.gov.

Voter ID Helpline:

• Call 844-338-8743

See you at the ballots (or mailboxes), Connecticuters!