Applying for an Absentee Ballot
Connecticut Public Act 26-42, signed into law in May 2026, allows all qualified electors in Connecticut to vote by absentee ballot.
Before an absentee ballot can be issued, an Absentee Ballot Application must be completed and returned to the Town Clerk's Office. Applications may be obtained in person, by mail, or through the Connecticut Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal.
Printed applications must be signed by the voter and either mailed or hand-delivered to the Town Clerk's Office. Electronic signatures are not accepted on printed applications.
Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal
Voters with a valid Connecticut Driver's License may submit an absentee ballot application online through the Connecticut Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal. Applications submitted through the portal are electronically delivered to the Town Clerk's Office.
The portal opens 45 days before a Primary or General Election.
- August 11, 2026 Primary: Portal opens June 27, 2026
- November 3, 2026 General Election: Portal opens September 19, 2026
Please note: Only electors registered with a major political party (Democratic or Republican) may vote in a Primary.
Printable Absentee Ballot Applications
Printable absentee ballot applications will be available soon from the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Original signed applications must be mailed or delivered in person to the Town Clerk's Office.
Ballot Availability
- Absentee ballots are available 21 days before a Primary.
- Absentee ballots are available 31 days before a General Election.
Military and Overseas Voters
Military personnel, their eligible family members, and U.S. citizens living overseas may apply using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).
Military and Overseas ballots are available 45 days before an election or primary and may be mailed or emailed to the voter.
The FPCA is valid for all elections and primaries held during the calendar year. If applying for a Primary, be sure to indicate your political party affiliation.
Important: Applications that are printed and mailed or hand-delivered must contain an original handwritten signature after printing. Electronic signatures are not accepted.
