How to Vote in Connecticut: 2028 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours

To vote in the November 7, 2028 general election, register by 7 days before Election Day.

Connecticut also allows same-day registration on Election Day itself.

Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at Connecticut's official site.

Early voting opens ≈ October 19, 2026 — 15 days before Election Day. It runs through 2 days before Election Day.

Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at Connecticut's official election site.

Any registered voter in Connecticut may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Request deadline: Day before Election Day.

Return rule: Must be received by close of polls on Election Day; hand-delivered ballots by the day before

Track your ballot: look up your record at Connecticut's voter portal to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted.

Details and request forms are at Connecticut's official election site.

A non-photo document showing name and address (such as a utility bill or bank statement) is accepted alongside or instead of a photo ID.

See the full list of accepted ID at Connecticut's official election site.

Polls are open until 8 p.m. ET on November 7, 2028.

See how Connecticut's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at Connecticut's official election site.

Election-night totals are unofficial. The count becomes official in two steps:

• Local: Town moderators — by about November 5, 2026. Results go to the secretary of the state within 48 hours of polls closing.
• Statewide: State board of canvassers — November 25, 2026 on the 2026 calendar. Date for U.S. Senate and House races.

Certifying is a required step, not a second vote on the result. What happens if a local board won’t sign off, every state’s deadlines and how a result can be challenged are on how election results are certified.