When, Where, and How to Vote

Connecticut voters go to the polls on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024 to vote for U.S. president, all 187 members of the General Assembly, one U.S. Senate seat, and all five members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Connecticut now also allows early voting before Election Day, beginning Oct. 21 and ending Nov. 3.

Where Do You Vote?

Use the Secretary of State’s online locator to find your local polling place.

Connecticut polling places are open from 6 am to 8 pm on Election Day (Nov. 5, 2024). Any voter standing in line at the polls at 8 pm will be allowed to cast a ballot.

Voters in Connecticut have certain rights—know your rights before you vote.

Voter ID Requirements

You will be asked to provide identification when checking in at your polling place before you vote.

If you’re a first time voter, you must present current valid photo identification that shows your name and address; or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address; or cast a provisional vote.

All other voters must present their Social Security card or any pre-printed identification showing name and address; or name and signature; or name and photograph.

If you cannot present identification, you can sign a statement acknowledging your identity.

How Do You Vote?

An optical scan machine is used by most in-person voters.

A vote-by-phone option is available at every polling place for voters with disabilities or for any voter who prefers this option.

Absentee Voting

If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, you are eligible to case an absentee ballot:

• Are you an active member of the armed forces of the United States?
• Will you be out of town during all the hours of voting on Election Day?
• Does illness prevent you from voting in person on Election Day?
• Do your religious beliefs prevent you from performing secular activities like voting on Election Day?
• Will you be performing duties as an election official at a polling place other than your own during all the hours of voting on Election Day?
• Do you have a physical disability that prevents you from voting in person on Election Day?

The Connecticut Secretary of the State’s office will mail absentee ballot applications for the November election to the state’s more than 2.1 million registered voters 31 days before the election date.

You may also download and use the following absentee ballot application:

• Application for Absentee Ballot (English)
• Solicitud de Boleta Ausente (Español)

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

• Emergency Application for Absentee Ballot (English)
• Solicitud de Emergencia para Obtener Papleta para Voter en Ausencia (Español)

You should return your completed absentee ballot application to the municipal clerk in the town in which you are a registered voter in Connecticut.

Absentee ballots will be mailed to approved applicants beginning 31 days prior to the date of the general election. If your application is received within 31 days of the election, your ballot will be mailed to you once your application is processed.

Complete the ballot, carefully following the enclosed instructions 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.

Military and Overseas Voters

Military and overseas voters can request an absentee ballot by using:

• State of Connecticut Absentee Ballot Application
• Federal Post Card Application. One FPCA will suffice for both primary and general election ballots for the year. When you receive your absentee ballot, cast your vote(s) and return the ballot without delay.

Please be sure to note on either application your preferred method of ballot delivery (electronic or by standard mail). If you request a ballot to be sent electronically, please be sure to provide a valid email address on your application.

The Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot is a back-up ballot that can be used by Uniformed Services members on active duty, members of the merchant marine, and their spouses or dependents which applies to general elections for Federal offices.

If you applied for a regular ballot form your local election officials and do not receive your regular ballot in time, you may use the FWAB.

Your FWAB must be received by your local voting officials in Connecticut no later than the close of polls on Election Day.

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