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Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If you plan to vote in person, Connecticut polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line at your polling place when it closes, you can still cast your ballot. A little planning tonight can make tomorrow easier.
Polling places can vary by town and address. Use the Connecticut Secretary of the State's voter registration lookup and polling place locator to check your registration and find where to vote. Confirm the location before you leave, and contact your local Registrar of Voters if your information looks incorrect or you need help.
Connecticut offers Same-Day Registration on Election Day to eligible voters who are not registered or who are registered in one town but have moved to another. You must go to your town's designated Same-Day Registration location—not your regular polling place. These locations are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring proof of identity and residency, and plan to arrive early in case there is a line. If you are in line at the registration location by 8:00 p.m., you can stay to complete registration and vote.
Check the Secretary of the State's 2026 Same-Day Registration location list or call your local Registrar of Voters to confirm where to go and what documents are accepted. Eligibility requirements and further details are on the state's Same-Day Registration information page.
Connecticut voters do not need to provide a specific reason to request an absentee ballot. The application deadline for this election is November 2, so contact your Town Clerk today if you still need to ask about applying. If you already have a ballot, return it to your Town Clerk or your town's secure ballot drop box as soon as possible. To count, it must be received by the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; do not rely on mailing it at the last minute. See the state's absentee voting information for current instructions.
Every Connecticut polling place has an accessible ballot-marking device. It can mark a paper ballot using a touchscreen or audio and tactile controls, allowing voters to make their choices privately. For questions about accessibility, identification, or other accommodations, contact your local Registrar of Voters before heading out.
Voting is one way people choose who will represent their communities and help shape public priorities. Elected officials make decisions about budgets, services, and laws that can affect daily life—including health care, caregiving, housing, transportation, and the support available to older adults and people with disabilities. No single election settles every issue, but taking part helps ensure that residents' voices are included and gives communities a way to hold their representatives accountable.
Whatever your choices, make a plan that works for you: check your location, arrange transportation if needed, and give yourself enough time. For the most current details, rely on the Connecticut Secretary of the State and your town's election officials. This article is nonpartisan voter information, not an endorsement or legal advice.
