Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Connecticut General Election
Every Connecticut voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Connecticut are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Connecticut Secretary of the State: Voter Information.
Statewide races
On every Connecticut ballot.
Key dates
- Fri, October 2, 2026: Absentee ballots begin going outNo excuse is needed to vote absentee in 2026. Ballots are mailed to voters with an approved application.
- Fri, October 16, 2026: Voter registration deadlineIn person by 8 p.m., online by 11:59 p.m., or by mail postmarked by this date. After that, use Same Day Registration.
- Mon, October 19, 2026: Early in-person voting beginsDaily through Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29. Same Day Registration is available during early voting.
- Sun, November 1, 2026: Last day of early in-person votingThere is no early voting on Monday, Nov. 2.
- Mon, November 2, 2026: Last day to hand-deliver your own absentee ballot to the town clerkIt must reach the town clerk's office by close of business.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Same Day Registration is available at your town's designated location. Absentee ballots sent by mail or drop box must be received by the town clerk by 8 p.m. (a postmark is not enough).
Sources: Connecticut Secretary of the State: 2026 General Election Guide; Connecticut Secretary of the State: Voter Registration Deadlines, November 3, 2026 State Election; Connecticut Secretary of the State: 2026 Absentee Voting Updates and Information. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.