With Early Voting kicking off on Monday, October 19, your VOTE411 Voter Guide is here to help you know what's on your ballot so you can make your plan and vote! Remember, Early Voting locations are not the same as regular polling locations. Find your Early Voting location HERE.
This year, Connecticut voters will choose candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, statewide offices–such as Governor and Attorney General–and both their Connecticut Senate and House districts. Some voters will also see municipal offices on their ballot.
Step 1: Check or update your voter registration ASAP
- Confirm or update your voter registration at MyVote.CT.gov/lookup.
- Register online at MyVote.CT.gov/register until 11:59 PM on Friday, October 16. In-person registration is available at your Registrar of Voters' office until 8:00 PM this day.
- New voters who missed the October 16 online cutoff can still register and vote at their Early Voting location or on Election Day. For more information from the CT Secretary of the State, visit the Same Day Registration page and view the Voter Registration Deadlines Fact Sheet.
Step 2: Find out what's on your ballot and where the candidates stand on the issues you care about
Visit VOTE411.org/ballot to see what's on your ballot and learn about the candidates. Once you enter an address, you will see which offices are on your ballot and the candidates for each one. You will also see candidate responses to questions on housing, education funding, healthcare, Constiutional rights protections, and other important issues, if they have submitted their answers.
If one of your candidates has not responded, you can help by reaching out to them and urging them to participate in the voter guide!
Step 3: View your town's sample ballots
All voters have a right to inspect their ballot before casting their vote. Check the 2026 General Election Sample Ballots page for your town's sample ballots, scheduled to be posted 1-2 weeks before Election Day. For more detailed statewide information, visit the Secretary of the State's comprehensive 2026 General Election Guide.
Step 4: Know your voting options and make a plan
Every eligible voter has three voting options this year:
In-person Early Voting: Monday, October 19 to Sunday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with extended hours on Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.- Absentee Voting is a two-step process. Now no excuse is needed to apply! Completed absentee ballot must be received by your Town Clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
- Election Day - In-person voting is November 3 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m at your regular polling location. Find yours using the Lookup Tool at MyVote.CT.gov/lookup or call your town hall.
Visit Voting in Connecticut's 2026 General Election: Frequently Asked Questions for more information on voter registration, voter ID, and how to cast your ballot.
