Growing up, my parents instilled in me the importance of voting. I remember visiting Town Hall and standing by their sides as they cast their ballots in each election. Whether 2024 is your 1st or 50th time heading to the polls, thank you for being a voter!
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VOTER REGISTRATION
Am I currently registered to vote? Double-check your voter registration at the State of Connecticut’s Voter Registration Lookup webpage.
Moved recently? Changed your name? Haven’t voted in a while? Double-check your voter registration to make sure it is active and up-to-date. This will help ensure you receive official election information and avoid unnecessary delays when you go to vote.
Update your voter registration using the State of Connecticut’s Online Voter Registration or download a paper form here.
Can I register to vote online?
Yes, if you have a Connecticut driver’s license or DMV-issued non-driver ID, you can register or update your voter registration using the State of Connecticut’s Online Voter Registration.
Or download a paper voter registration form here (English or Spanish), fill it out, and return to your town’s Registrar of Voters by mail or drop off at Town Hall.
What is the deadline to register to vote?
October 18, 2024 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 election IF you are registering online, in person at Town Hall, by mail or at the DMV.
Help, I did not register to vote in time – what can I do? (Same Day Voter Registration)
You’re in luck! Connecticut offers Same Day Registration (SDR) for the November General Election. SDR is available to anyone who meets the eligibility requirements for voting in Connecticut and is not already registered, OR is registered in one town but has moved to another town.
You can register and vote on the same day, either during the Early Voting period (October 21-November 3) or on Election Day (Tuesday, November 5.) Important: SDR is offered at ONE location in each town, do not go to your local polling place if you need SDR. You will need to provide proof of identity and residency. Learn more about CT Same Day Registration.
VOTING
There are now three ways to cast your ballot in the November 2024 election.
Early Voting
NEW for 2024! Vote in person during Connecticut’s 14-day Early Voting period:
Monday, October 21 – Sunday, November 3
Open 10 AM – 6 PM, and extended hours 8 AM – 8 PM on Tuesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 31.
West Hartford voters can Early Vote in person at Town Hall, 50 South Main St; and Newington voters at Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely and securely before Election Day at a day and time that works best for you. Learn more about CT’s Early Voting (English and Spanish.)
Vote in person on Election Day
Tuesday, November 5
Polls open 6 AM - 8 PM. As long as you are standing in the line by 8:00 PM, you will be allowed to vote.
West Hartford polling places:
Voting District #4-2: Charter Oak International Academy, 425 Oakwood Ave
Voting District #5: Conard High School, 110 Beechwood Road
Newington polling places:
Voting Districts #3: Anna Reynolds Elementary School, 85 Reservoir Road
Voting District #6: John Wallace Middle School, 71 Halleran Drive
Vote by Absentee Ballot
You may vote absentee if on Election Day you will be out of town, actively serving in the military, cannot vote in person due to sickness or a physical disability, will be serving as an election official at a polling place other than your own, or cannot perform secular activities due to religious beliefs
Request an Absentee Ballot:
Download a paper application here and return to your Town Clerk’s office by mail, in person, or into the Election Drop Box located outside your Town Hall.
Absentee ballots will be mailed out or available for pickup starting Friday, October 4. You can return your absentee ballot by mail, deliver in person to your Town Clerk’s office, or into the Election Drop Box outside Town Hall.
Learn more about Absentee Voting in Connecticut (English * español.)