Important Dates
Key election dates and deadlines for Connecticut first-time voters.
2026 Midterm & Connecticut State Election
SEPT 22
Voter Registration Information Available at CT Public High Schools
Your school will provide information about who can register and how to register to vote.
OCT 2
Absentee Ballots Available
The first day absentee ballots can be issued for the November 3 election.
OCT 16
Regular Voter Registration Deadline
Register by this date, or use Same-Day Registration during early voting or on Election Day.
OCT 19 – NOV 1
Early Voting
Vote early in person at your town’s early voting location; Same-Day Registration is available.
NOV 2
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Last day to request an absentee ballot for the November 3 election.
NOV 3
Election Day · 6 AM–8 PM
Vote at your assigned polling place; if you’re in line by 8 PM, you may still vote.
2027 Municipal Elections
NOV 2, 2027
Municipal Election Day — Most Connecticut towns
More dates will be added when Connecticut releases the official 2027 election calendar.
2028 Presidential Election
NOV 7, 2028
Presidential & General Election Day
More dates will be added when Connecticut releases the official 2028 election calendar.