Voting Information

Who can register to vote in Connecticut?

To register in Connecticut you must:

Be a citizen of the United States
Be a resident of Connecticut and of the town in which you wish to vote
Be 17 years old. 17 year olds who will turn 18 on or before Election Day, may participate in the general primary
Have completed confinement and parole if previously convicted of a felony, and have had your voting rights restored by Registrars of Voters

How to register:

Connecticut offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Connecticut by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.

Absentee Voting

(All information taken from CT SOTS website)

Can I vote absentee?

All voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in the general election held on November 3, 2020 due to the COVID-19, pursuant to Public Act 20-03 July Spec. Sess. Just check the COVID-19 box on the application.

How do I vote absentee?

For the general election held on November 3, 2020, please use the Application for Absentee Ballot:

For an emergency ballot within 6 days of an election, please use the Emergency Application for Absentee Ballot:

If you have a permanent disability, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent absentee ballot. Contact your local Town Clerk for details.

Who can download an application for absentee ballot?

An application for absentee ballot may be downloaded by an individual for:

The individual's own use
The use of a member of the individual's immediate family
The use of a designee of the applicant

NOTE: Any person who will distribute five (5) or more absentee ballot applications to persons other than the individual's immediate family must register with and obtain forms from the Town Clerk of the municipality where such forms will be distributed before distributing such forms.

What happens after I send in my application?

Your Town Clerk will process your application.
An absentee ballot will be mailed to you beginning:
- 31 days before a general election
- Or if your application is received after the above dates, your ballot will be mailed to you as soon as your application is processed.
Complete the ballot, carefully following the instructions that are included and return it by mail or in person.
Only complete absentee ballots received before the close of polls on the day of the election will be counted.

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