Get ready to vote
Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Connecticut
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: postmarked
In person
Regular deadline Oct 16 (18 days before); NCSL's '7 days' figure is outdated. Same-day registration available during early voting and on Election Day.
Same-day registration
Yes — Election Day registration at designated EDR locations (also during early voting per 2026 guides)
Early voting
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 202610am–6pm daily; 8am–8pm Oct 27 & 29
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · no excuse required (2026 law change)
Return deadline
Rule: received by 8pm · in-person return by 2026-11-02
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Connecticut election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.