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Are You Ready for Connecticut's 2026 Primaries?

Connecticut's party primaries are Tuesday, August 11. New or unaffiliated voters must affiliate to participate. What's your voting plan? Check your registration at MyVote.CT.gov/lookup or register at  MyVote.CT.gov/register.

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Our Leagues in Action

Check out photos from across Connecticut as we see our local Leagues in action.

Our Leagues in Action 2026
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Vote 411: Election Information You Need

Do you have questions about upcoming elections? We have answers! Visit VOTE411 for the Connecticut election information you need.

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Connecticut

Register to vote or update your registration online at MyVote.CT.gov/register 

 

Absentee voting is now open to all registered voters in Connecticut.

Request your ballot online through Connecticut's Request Portal

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Press Mention

Connecticut voters have been encouraged to take advantage of a week of early voting that began on Monday, leading up to the state’s August 11 party primaries. "Our elections are secure and we make sure that at every step of the process your right is protected. The people who run elections do their jobs professionally and they are there to help you,” said Laura Smits, president of the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, at a news briefing with Governor Ned Lamont on Monday. Read more...

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Blog Post

Primary Day is August 11 and primary voters play a big role in shaping the outcomes of our general elections. Read the FAQ for everything you need to know to make your plan and vote.

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Event Date: 
08/08/2026 - 1:00pm

Canvass in Bridgeport
August 8 • 1 PM 

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Event Date: 
08/08/2026 - 1:00pm
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LWVCT Headquarters

Write Postcards to CT Voters
August 8 • 1 PM • Hamden

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News

June 21, 2026 - IRIS, the ACLU of Connecticut, and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut are coming together this July 4. Each carries its own mission and history. But all three share a simple conviction: a democracy worthy of celebration must be one where everyone can participate fully and with dignity. Will we honor the promise of 1776, or simply wave flags, cook barbecue, and watch parades?

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UPDATED June 30, 2026 - Most Americans want all eligible voters to be able to vote. They don’t want the results of our elections determined for us by those who will do anything to hold onto power. Here’s what to know about the federal push to restrict voting access nationwide through legislation and executive orders, and what you can do to protect the freedom to vote.

Unite and Rise
Blog Post

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan grassroots organization committed to securing voting rights and building a more inclusive democracy. Our commitment to nonpartisanship is a declaration of independence from political party loyalty and not a commitment to neutrality.

LWVCT 2019 board

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization of all genders, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.