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Connecticut Primary and Delegate Rules

Last reviewed: July 26, 2026. Connecticut primary election and presidential delegate rule information is summarized from the source links listed on this page. Confirm final rules, deadlines, and party procedures with the listed official sources.

Quick Answer​

  • Primary types: Democratic presidential: Closed; Democratic state: Partially Closed; Republican presidential: Closed; Republican state: Partially Closed.
  • Consolidated presidential and state primaries: No.
  • Democratic delegates: 63 total, 49 pledged, 14 unpledged, 4 alternates.
  • Republican delegates: 28 total, 28 pledged, 0 unpledged, 25 alternates.

Connecticut Primary Election Types​

Primary election types by party and contest
PartyContestPrimary type
DemocraticPresidentialClosed
DemocraticStatePartially Closed
RepublicanPresidentialClosed
RepublicanStatePartially Closed

Presidential and State Primaries Scheduling​

Consolidated Primaries: No

Connecticut is one of the states that have Not merged their presidential and state primaries. On a Presidential Election year, presidential primaries and State primaries are scheduled to run on different dates

For non-presidential races,Connecticut has partially-closed primaries in which individual parties allow unaffiliated voters to vote.However,presidential primaries are closed primaries.

Voting In Primaries​

  • In order to vote in a Primary in Connecticut, both major parties require that you become a party member before allowing you to vote.Unaffiliated voters can register to vote with the party up until the day before the primary election.

Connecticut Presidential Delegate Allocation​

The presidential primary process involves selecting delegates who will represent the state at the party's national convention. Delegates selected from the primary elections attend the party's national convention, where they officially nominate the presidential candidate. The candidate with the majority of delegates becomes the party's nominee for the presidential election.

Connecticut presidential delegate counts
PartyTotal delegate votesPledgedUnpledgedAlternatesAllocation methodThreshold
Democratic Party6349144Proportional15% minimum vote required
Republican Party2828025Winner-Take-Most

Democratic Party Primary Delegates Process​

Democratic Party Delegates Allocation​

The Democratic Party uses a proportional representation system based on the results of the Presidential Preference Election (Primary) for apportioning delegates to the Democratic National Convention. In 2024, the Democratic party will send a total of 63 Delegate Votes and 4 Alternate Delegates to the DNC national convention. Of the 63 delegate votes, 49 Pledged Delegate Votes (32 District-level delegates, 11 At-Large, and 6 PLEOs) and 14 Automatic Delegate Votes.

Delegates Breakdown​

  • District-level Delegates: 32
  • At-large Delegates: 11
  • Pledged PLEOs Delegates: 6
  • Automatic Delegates - Unpledged PLEOs: 14
  • Alternate Delegates: 4

Automatic Delegates (Unpledged PLEOs - Super Delegates) Breakdown​

  • DNC Members: 5
  • Dem. Members of Congress: 7
  • Dem. Governors: 1
  • Distinguished Party Leaders: 1

Republican Party Primary Delegates Process​

Republican Party Delegates Allocation​

The Republican Party uses a Winner-Take-Most system based on the results of the Presidential Preference Election (Primary) for apportioning delegates to the Republican National Convention. Connecticut's Republican party will send a total of 28 Delegate Votes and 25 Alternate Delegates to the 2024 RNC national convention. 28 Pledged Delegate Votes (15 District-level delegates, 10 At-Large, and 3 RNC delegates).

Delegates Breakdown​

  • District-level Delegates: 15
  • At-large Delegates: 10
  • RNC Delegates: 3
  • Alternate Delegates: 25

About These Rules​

This page contains primary election rules and presidential primary delegate allocation information for states and U.S. territories.

Primary voting rules and delegate allocation usually apply to statewide partisan primary elections. Check with your local election office for current guidance because rules, dates, and party procedures can change.

The information provided on this page was validated using the following resources: