Connecticut (CT)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 17)

ID Requirements

To Register: CT driver's license number or last 4 of SSN. If neither, leave blank; must show ID when first voting (any valid photo ID, or utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with name and address).

To Vote: ID requested; voters without ID may sign an affidavit

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting available starting 14 days before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

Absentee ballot available; excuse required. A constitutional amendment for no-excuse absentee voting was approved in 2024, but enabling legislation is pending.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon completion of incarceration (people on probation or parole may vote).

Documentation Needed

• Valid ID or affidavit
• Proof of residency for same-day registration

Sources

• Connecticut Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Connecticut