General election · Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Voting in Connecticut

Deadlines, early voting, mail voting, ID and polling hours, from the official state election office.

Check my registration Connecticut Secretary of the State, Elections Division

U.S. Senate and Governor

Statewide races every Connecticut voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.

U.S. Senate

No U.S. Senate race in Connecticut this year.

Governor

Ned Lamont · Democratic Party; Working Families Party
Running mate: Susan Bysiewicz
Ryan Fazio · Republican Party; Independent Party
Running mate: Matt Corey

Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State, 2026 November town sample ballots (New Britain, Southington). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.

Key facts for Nov. 3

Register to vote

Same-day registration: Yes. Same-day registration is available during all early voting hours and on Election Day at your town's designated location.

Online registration is available.

Official source

Vote early in person

In person Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Oct. 29.

Official source

Election Day

Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vote by mail

Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse), new for 2026.

Request by: Monday, Nov. 2.

Return by: Must be received by the close of polls, 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 3 (by mail, drop box, or to the Town Clerk).

Official source

ID to vote in person

Poll workers ask for ID (such as a Social Security card or any preprinted document with name and address, signature, or photo), but most voters without ID may sign an affidavit instead. Some first-time voters who registered by mail must show ID.

Official source

From the Connecticut Secretary of the State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.

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