Make Your Plan to Vote

Connecticut’s primary election is Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Only registered members of the Democratic party may vote in the Democratic primary.

In Connecticut, you can:

  • Vote early in person
  • Vote by mail through a no excuse absentee ballot
  • Vote on Election Day

View your town’s sample ballot here.

August 11th Primary Info:

Primary Election Day: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Early Voting: August 3 – August 9, 2026

Find Your Polling Place: where you will vote in the primary, click here. Early voting locations are here.

Absentee Ballot Voting - Open Now!

You can request your ballot online now: nedlamont.com/absentee

All voters are now eligible to vote by mail and may request an absentee ballot. Applications are now available online or through your town clerk’s office.

You must request and fill out an absentee ballot application. Then you will receive your absentee ballot to fill out in the mail. Carefully read all the instructions and let us know if you have any questions!

Completed absentee ballots must be returned to your local town clerk by Election Day. They can be mailed, not postmarked, to arrive before or by Election Day or you can drop it off at your town’s secure ballot drop box.

Early Voting in Connecticut

Early voting runs from August 3 through August 9 at designated early voting locations in every town across the state. Early Voting is from 10 am to 6 pm each day with extended hours of 8 am to 8 pm on August 4th and 6th.

Voting early is secure, convenient, and helps ensure your voice is heard on your schedule.

Find your early voting location here.

Check Your Voter Registration Status

Before you vote, make sure:

  • Your registration is active
  • Your address is up to date
  • Your party affiliation is correct

You can check your status and update your registration here: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Online or by mail: July 24, 2026
  • In-person voter registration: available through Election Day

Party Affiliation Deadline

To switch political parties before the primary, the deadline was May 11, 2026. Unaffiliated voters may enroll in a party by noon on August 10 to participate in that party’s primary.