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Connecticut

A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Voting

How do I request an absentee ballot?
Go to this page and download the application for an absentee ballot (available in English or Spanish) and fill it out according to the instructions. Mail your completed application to the municipal clerk of the municipality in which you are a registered voter.
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Where do I send the request?
Send your request to your town clerk.

What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?
Your application must be received at the municipal clerk’s office before the October 13th, 2008.

What are the deadlines for voting absentee?
Absentee ballots for the February 5 Primary Election become available January 15.
The deadline for returning a ballot is 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Mailed ballots must also be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day:
Primary Election: February 5
General Election: November 4


What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?
Primary Election: February 5
General Election: November 4
Mail-in voter registration must be received by October 21st for the General Election to ensure eligibility.

What are the deadlines for voting absentee?
Your application must be received by your county clerk no later than 7:00 pm (close of polls) on Election Day:
Primary Election: February 5
General Election: November 4


How do I contact the Secretary of State / Election officials?
Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of the State
State Capitol, Room 104
Hartford, CT 06106
http://www.sots.ct.gov
Tel: 860-509-6000
Fax: 860-509-6209

Thomas H. Ferguson, Director of Elections
30 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel: 860-509-6100
Fax: 860-509-6127
Toll-free (in State): 1-800-540-3764
(not available in all calling areas)
TDD: 1-800-303-3161

Additional information:
Find information on who qualifies for an absentee ballot, as well as a few links to other information, at this site.