Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Connecticut poll hours for the next listed election are 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m..
State Election Guide
Connecticut election dates and voter deadlines
Connecticut 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Connecticut election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
What's on the Connecticut ballot in 2026?
Connecticut's current statewide calendar includes Connecticut General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Connecticut?
For non-presidential races,Connecticut has partially-closed primaries in which individual parties allow unaffiliated voters to vote.However,presidential primaries are closed primaries.
Election Calendar
Connecticut current and upcoming election dates
Connecticut General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
General election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Representative, Secretary of the State, Treasurer, Comptroller, Attorney General, Judge of Probate, and Registrar of Voters.
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Key deadlines
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Absentee ballots become available
Printed absentee ballots for the Connecticut general election become available to electors on October 2, 2026.
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Registration and enrollment deadline
Deadline for registering and enrolling to vote in the Connecticut general election, unless the individual registers in person during early voting or on Election Day using same-day registration.
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Early voting begins
Early voting for the Connecticut general election begins on October 19, 2026 and continues through November 1, 2026. Early voting locations must also provide for same-day registration.
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Same-day registration during early voting begins
Same-day registration is available at early voting locations beginning October 19, 2026, the first day of early voting for the Connecticut general election.
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Early voting ends
November 1, 2026 is the final day of early voting for the Connecticut general election.
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Same-day registration during early voting ends
November 1, 2026 is the final day to use same-day registration at an early voting location before Election Day.
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Deadline to issue absentee ballots before Election Day
Absentee ballots may not be issued on Election Day except for overseas ballots and statutory exceptions including illness, hospitalization, or nursing home status.
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Limited registration session before Election Day
Session of registrars of voters to admit those seeking to vote in the general election whose qualification as to age, citizenship, or residence was attained since October 16, 2026.
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Same-day registration available on Election Day
Eligible individuals may register and vote in person on Election Day if they meet Connecticut same-day registration requirements. Registrars must designate a location for completing and processing same-day registration...
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Connecticut
Time off for voting
Confirm Connecticut time-off-for-voting rules with state election officials or your employer before Election Day.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Vote at your assigned polling place and review Connecticut voter ID or check-in requirements before you go.
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Register before the listed Connecticut deadline unless state or local election officials confirm an Election Day registration option for your address.