How to Vote in Connecticut

Flag of Connecticut
“Qui Transtulit Sustinet”— He Who Transplanted Still Sustains
Capital: Hartford Nickname: The Constitution State Admitted: 1788 (5th state) Electoral Votes: 7
State Bird: American Robin State Flower: Mountain Laurel
Registration Deadline 7 days before Election Day; same-day registration available on Election Day
Voter ID Required Non-photo ID accepted
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes 7

Voter Registration in Connecticut

The voter registration deadline in Connecticut is 7 days before Election Day; same-day registration available on Election Day.

Connecticut offers online voter registration.

Connecticut has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In Connecticut, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.

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Voter ID Requirements in Connecticut

Connecticut requires Non-photo ID accepted identification to vote.

Early Voting in Connecticut

Yes — Connecticut offers early voting.

Begins 14 days before Election Day; enacted in 2023 constitutional amendment

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Connecticut

Absentee and mail-in voting in Connecticut: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason (expanded in 2023)

Polling Hours in Connecticut

Polls in Connecticut are open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Connecticut

Felony voting rights in Connecticut: After prison.

After You Vote in Connecticut

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Connecticut Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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