Connecticut
Step 1: Apply
Can I vote-by-mail in my state?
NEW! Yes, Connecticut will automatically mail an application to every registered voter. Make sure to look for it, complete it, and send it back as soon as it arrives.
Who is allowed to vote-by-mail?
You may vote by absentee ballot in Connecticut if:
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For the November 2020 Election, all voters may check the box on the application to indicate they would like to vote absentee due to concerns over COVID-19. -
You will be absent from town during all the hours of voting -
You have an illness which prevents you from voting in person -
You have a physical disability which prevents you from voting in person -
You are on active duty within the US military -
Your religious tenets forbid secular (non-religious) activity on Election Day -
You are required to perform of duties as a primary, referendum, or election official at a polling place other than your own during all the hours of voting on Election Day
Application form link:
The state will automatically mail an absentee ballot application to every registered voter. But you don't have to wait. You may apply now.
Where should I send my completed application?
Return by mail or in person to your town clerk's office:
When is the application due?
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.
Step 2: Vote-by-Mail
When do I have to mail or drop off my completed ballot?
Does it require a stamp? Two?
Read the outside of the envelope to see if additional postage may be required.
Can my ballot be dropped off at a polling site or dedicated drop box?
Voters can return the ballot via the secure drop box that the Office of the Secretary of the State has provided to each town. The secure drop box will likely be located outside of the town hall. Check with your local election office for availability and exact locations.
Is there any way to check if my ballot was received?
There is not an electronic way to track your ballot. You may call your county election office and ask them to verify your ballot was received.
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.
Early In-Person Voting
Does my state offer any in-person early voting days?
No.
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.