Voting in Elections

If you are a residential student, you may elect to vote either in your hometown or in your college town, but not both.

If you commute, you can register in the town where you live.

Once you decide which town you are voting in, you'll need to register to vote.

State of Connecticut voter registration system

Find another state's voter registration system

If you're voting in person: 

Polls are open 6 a.m. — 8 p.m.

Make sure you look up your polling place to know where to go to vote (this is the same for voting in your hometown or in your college town)

Look up your polling location

If you're voting by Absentee Ballot:

Check it you are eligible to vote absentee or vote early. You can apply for an Absentee Ballot either online or in person with your Town Clerk.

Learn more about absentee voting in Connecticut

Learn more about absentee and early voting in any state

If you're voting early:

Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely and securely before Election Day.

In Connecticut, Early Voting is offered 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.* on 14 days:
October 21 - 31
November 1 - 3
*8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on October 29 and 31

Learn more about early voting in Connecticut

Learn more about early voting in other states

Anyone encountering problems on Election Day should contact the Election Day Hotline at 1-866-733-2463 or send an email to elections@ct.gov.