Early Voting Runs Oct. 19 through Nov. 1
Key Takeaways
- Early voting runs through November 1
- Residents can avoid Election Day lines
- Extended hours run October 27 and 29
- 2026 absentee ballots require no specific reason
HARTFORD - Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, is reminding residents that early voting has now started and is currently ongoing. You now have a chance to avoid the lines on Election Day.
Early voting runs through November 1. During the 14-day Early Voting period, you can visit your town’s designated Early Voting location, check in, receive a ballot to mark privately, and then insert the ballot directly into a voting tabulator.
You can visit MyVote.CT.gov for more information about your polling locations.
Early voting hours are: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours on October 27th and 29th. The extended hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
New for 2026, you no longer need a specific reason, such as illness or absence from town, to apply to vote by absentee ballot. These ballots must be returned by mail, drop box, or directly to your Town Clerk no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.