Connecticut voters have more ways to cast a ballot than they did a few years ago. With Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in-person early voting already under way and absentee voting available without an excuse, here are the key dates and where to check details. This article summarizes official announcements as of October 25, 2026. Always confirm your own polling place, early voting site and hours with your town clerk or the Secretary of the State.
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can find your polling place through the Secretary of the State’s voter lookup tools or your town clerk, and the voter guide explains what to bring.
In-person early voting: October 19 to November 1
Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas reminded voters of a 14-day period of in-person early voting for the November 2026 election, running from October 19 through November 1. According to that release, early voting hours are generally 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 29.
Which location do I use?
Early voting locations are set by each municipality, and some towns have more than one site. Your town clerk’s office publishes the address and hours for your town, and the Secretary of the State publishes statewide information. Check before you go, because early voting sites are often different from your Election Day polling place.
Same-day registration
Voters who are not yet registered, or who need to update their registration, can use same-day registration. According to the same release, it is available at designated locations during the early voting period and on Election Day. Not every site offers it, so ask your town clerk which locations are designated in your town.
Absentee voting
The Secretary of the State’s 2026 voter guide describes absentee voting as “now with no excuse needed.” Rules for requesting, returning and tracking an absentee ballot, and the deadlines for each, are on the Secretary of the State’s website and at your town clerk’s office. We do not list deadlines here because they are set by law and instructions that voters should read directly from the official source.
What is on the ballot
Ballotpedia lists six statewide executive offices on the November 3, 2026 ballot: governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of the state, treasurer and comptroller. All 151 state House and 36 state Senate seats are also elected in even-numbered years. Ballotpedia does not list a statewide ballot question for 2026. For who currently holds each office, read our guide to statewide officials, and for how amendments reach the ballot, see this explainer.
This article does not list candidates. Your sample ballot and the Secretary of the State’s voter guide show who is running in your district.
Finding results
Official results are published by the Secretary of the State. The state’s election history site archives past results, and the Secretary of the State’s election results page posts current returns. Our Connecticut politics page collects headlines from news outlets as the results come in.
Tips for a smooth vote
- Look up your early voting site and hours before you leave home.
- Check your registration status and polling place on the Secretary of the State’s site.
- If you plan to use same-day registration, ask which locations are designated.
- If you plan to vote absentee, read the instructions and deadlines on the ballot materials.
Sources
- Governor Lamont and Secretary Thomas remind voters about the 14-day early voting period, October 2026
- Early voting, Connecticut Secretary of the State
- Connecticut election history
- Connecticut election preview, 2026, Ballotpedia
- Connecticut state executive official elections, 2026, Ballotpedia
Frequently asked questions
When is Election Day in Connecticut in 2026?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
When can I vote early in person?
From October 19 through November 1, 2026. Hours are generally 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with longer hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 27 and October 29. Confirm your town’s location and hours with your town clerk or the Secretary of the State.
Can I register to vote and vote on the same day?
Same-day registration is available at designated locations during the early voting period and on Election Day. Registration locations are limited, so check with your town clerk first.
Do I need an excuse to vote absentee?
The Secretary of the State’s 2026 voter guide says absentee voting no longer requires an excuse. Check the Secretary of the State’s website or your town clerk for deadlines and how to request a ballot.