Valley Voter Guide: How to Register and Vote in the November 3 Election
Connecticut’s advance voter-registration deadline has passed. Eligible voters can still register and vote during early voting, October 19 through November 1, or on Election Day, November 3.
Registered voters can vote in person during early voting, by absentee ballot, or at their assigned polling place on Election Day.
Key Dates
- Friday, October 16: Advance-registration deadline passed. Same-day registration remains available on the dates below.
- October 19 through November 1: Early voting and same-day registration.
- Monday, November 2: Absentee application deadline. Also the last day to return your own absentee ballot directly to the town clerk, by close of business.
- Tuesday, November 3: Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots sent by mail or returned through an official municipal drop box must be received by 8 p.m. Same-day registration is available at designated locations.
Registration: Same-Day Options Remain
The advance-registration deadline was Friday, October 16. If you are not registered, you can still register and vote in person through same-day registration during early voting or on Election Day.
The Secretary of the State’s elections office confirmed to Sound Valley Current on October 14 that ordinary voter-registration cards postmarked October 16 or earlier will be processed for the November 3 election. Cards postmarked after October 16 will not be processed until the day after the election. If you missed the deadline, use same-day registration during the dates below.
Missed October 16? Register and Vote the Same Day
October 16 was not your last chance to register. Same-day registration is available during early voting, October 19 through November 1, and on Election Day, November 3.
During early voting, you can register and vote at your town’s early-voting location listed below. For Election Day, ask your registrar for the designated same-day registration site; it may differ from the early-voting site. Bring documents establishing your identity and residence, and arrive early to allow time for registration.
Same-day registration requirements | Find your town’s registrars and clerk
Vote Early Through November 1
Early voting runs through November 1, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Tuesday, October 27, and Thursday, October 29, when hours extend from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Early-voting sites (state list updated October 19):
Ansonia
Early voting and same-day registration, October 19 through November 1
Ansonia Armory, 5 State Street.
Beacon Falls
Early voting and same-day registration, October 19 through November 1
Town Hall, Registrar’s Office, 10 Maple Avenue.
Derby
Early voting and same-day registration, October 19 through November 1
City Hall, 1 Elizabeth Street.
Naugatuck
Early voting and same-day registration, October 19 through November 1
Parks and Recreation, 607 Rubber Avenue.
Oxford
Early voting and same-day registration, October 19 through November 1
Town Hall Meeting Room, 486 Oxford Road.
Seymour
Early voting and same-day registration, October 19 through November 1
Town Hall, 1 First Street.
Shelton
Early voting and same-day registration, October 19 through November 1
Community Center, 41 Church Street.
Check the current state early-voting list (PDF) before traveling.
For Election Day, November 3, towns designate same-day registration sites separately; they may be the same as or different from these early-voting locations. If you need to register that day, confirm your town’s designated registration site with the registrar. Registered voters should use their assigned Election Day polling place.
