Election Day in Connecticut is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Whether you’re heading to the polls early or going to vote on Election Day, here’s what you need to know before casting your ballot:

When did early voting start in Connecticut?

Early voting began Monday, Oct. 19, and ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Connecticut voters 14 days to cast their ballots before Election Day.

Early voting runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, there are extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Early voting information, including where you can find your early voting location, can be found on the Connecticut Secretary of State website.

This year, early voting will look like Election Day. Instead of the previous system, where voters placed early ballots in an envelope and kept them sealed until Election Day, voters will now put their ballot directly into the tabulators.

Learn more about the tabulators here.

How to register to vote in Connecticut

Connecticut residents can register to vote or check their registration status through the Secretary of the State’s voter information website.

On Election Day, same-day registration is not available at an individual’s polling place but is available at a designated location in each town, beginning at 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

You can learn more about same-day registration on the Secretary of State’s voter information website.

Who is on the ballot in Connecticut?

Governor:

Attorney General:

  • William Tong (Democrat)
  • John Bolton (Republican)

Secretary of State:

State Comptroller:

  • Sean Scanlon (Democrat)
  • Jennifer Tooker (Republican)

State Treasurer:

  • Erick Russell (Democrat)
  • Fred Wilms (Republican)

U.S. House District 1:

  • Luke Bronin (Democrat)
  • Amy Chai (Republican)
  • Mary Sanders (Green Party)

U.S. House District 2:

  • Joe Courtney (Democrat)
  • George Austin (Republican)

U.S. House District 3:

  • Rosa DeLauro (Democrat)
  • Chris Lancia (Republican)
  • Thomas Egan (Independent)

U.S. House District 4:

  • Jim Himes (Democrat)
  • Michael Goldstein (Republican)
  • Benjamin Wesley (Independent)

U.S. House District 5:

  • Jahana Hayes (Democrat)
  • Chris Shea (Republican)

Voters will also see other state and local races on their ballots, depending on where they live.

To see your town’s sample ballots, head to the Secretary of State’s website.

Absentee voting in CT

Eligible Connecticut voters who cannot vote in person on Election Day may request an absentee ballot.

Reasons for eligibility include being out of town on Election Day, illness, physical disability, military service, certain religious restrictions, or election-related duties.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 election is Nov. 2. Voters can learn more about absentee voting and request a ballot online.

Connecticut voter ID

When it comes to voter ID, the state says if you do not have any photo ID or a driver’s license when asked, you can sign an affidavit instead. There are also different options for identification.

Learn more about voter identification on the Secretary of State’s website.

How to report voting problems in Connecticut

If voters encounter any problems at the polls on Election Day, they’re asked to contact the Election Day Hotline at 1-866-733-2463 or email elections@ct.gov.

Learn more about that on the Secretary of State’s website.

How to vote in CT

For more on voter rights in the state, go to the voter rights section of the Secretary of State’s website.

The official 2026 General Election Guide is available on the state’s website.

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