Make Your Plan to Vote

Primary Election: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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.

You have options to vote in Connecticut:

• Vote early in person

• Vote by absentee ballot

• Vote on Election Day

Key Dates & Info for the August 11 Primary

Primary Election Day

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Early Voting

August 3 – August 9, 2026

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.

Find Your Polling Place

To find your polling place where you vote, click here.

Early Voting in Connecticut

Connecticut voters can now cast their ballot before Election Day through early in-person voting.

Early voting for the August primary runs from August 3 through August 9 at designated early voting locations in every municipality across the state.

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

To find your early voting polling place or check your registration status, visit: MyVote Connecticut

Absentee Ballot Voting

Absentee ballot voting will become available July 21. You can return absentee ballots via mail or the secure ballot drop box in your town.

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

You must first fill out an absentee ballot application. Then you will receive an absentee ballot in the mail.

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 Primary Day or you can drop it off at your town’s secure ballot drop box.

To request an absentee ballot or learn more, visit: Connecticut Secretary of the State Voting Information

Same Day Voter Registration

Eligible Connecticut residents may register and vote in person on Election Day. Same Day Registration is available at designated locations in each town and city.

Check Your 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