Voter Registration Deadlines

Connecticut has closed Primaries. Only members of the party holding the primary may vote in the primary. An enrolled elector who is not a member of a party, Unaffiliated, can join a party up until 12 Noon Monday before the Primary. For Primaries, the “New Voter” Registration deadline is also 12 Noon in person (at the Registrar of Voters Office)  or postmarked 5 days before the primary if mailed.

Registration Deadlines for Elections

By Mail – Applications must be postmarked by the seventh day prior to Election Day. - Tuesday October 29, 2024

In Person – Applicants must appear in person at the Registrar of Voters Office by the seventh day prior to Election Day by 8:00 pm - Tuesday October 29, 2024

Online - Applicants must register to vote online by Tuesday, October 29, 2024 here

Those whose rights as to age, citizenship or residence mature after October 29, 2024 but by Election Day, may apply in the Registrar’s Office until 5:00 pm on the day prior to Election Day (Monday, November 4, 2024). Proof of rights maturing during this time frame is required.

Election Day Registration – Individuals may register and vote on Election Day (November 5, 2024 from 6 am to 8 pm) in the Registrar of Voters Office if they meet the eligibility requirements for voting and are not already registered to vote in the municipality. A current valid ID and proof of current residential address must be presented.

Registration Deadlines for Referendums

By Mail - Application must be received by 4:30 day before Referendum

In Person - 4:30 day before Referendum 

Online - Application must be received by 4:30pm day before Referendum  https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do

Registration Deadlines for Primaries

By Mail - Application must be postmarked by the 5th day before a primary (March 28, 2024)

In Person - Noon the last business day before Primary

Online - Application must be received by the 5th day before a primary https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do

Party Changes - 3 months before Primary  (January 2, 2024)  -  Unnafilliated Registered Voters can join a Party up to Noon April 1, 2024.