The Office of Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill

Secretary of the State Denise Merrill

In order to practice social distancing and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), public access to our building, 165 Capitol Avenue, will be restricted. Although in-person interactions will be limited, our office staff will be available via email as normal. For the Business Services Division email CRD@ct.gov and for the Legislative & Elections Administration Division email LEAD@ct.gov. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to return to normal business as soon as the immediate threat to public health has subsided.

Important Voter Information

If you have questions related to elections or election administration, please call (860) 509-6100 or email LEAD@ct.gov.
Anyone encountering problems on Election Day should contact the Election Day Hotline at 1-866-733-2463 or send an email to elections@ct.gov.

English Application for Absentee Ballot
Spanish Application for Absentee Ballot
Absentee ballot applications are being sent to every registered voter and include a postage-paid return envelope. Or you can use the application on this website.

You may return your absentee ballot application by using the safe and secure absentee ballot drop box that is stationed outside your Town Hall, or mail directly to your Town Clerk using the postage-paid envelope included in the mailing or your own envelope with postage. If you have any questions, you can call your Town Clerk for more information.

Accommodations For Voters With Print Disabilities

Videos:
How to Fill Out an Absentee Ballot Application (video/english)
Cómo Llenar una Solicitud de Boleta de Voto Ausente (video/spanish)

How to Fill Out an Absentee Ballot (video/english)
Cómo Llenar una Boleta de Voto Ausente (video/spanish)

Staying Safe at the Polls (video/english)
Mantenerse Seguros En Los Centros de Votaciones (video/spanish)

2020 Town-by-Town Sample Ballots
Candidate List November 2020 Election
Registered Write-In Candidates

Important Information regarding voting during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Volunteer to help your Local Elections Officials
Online Election Results
A Special Message from Secretary of the State Denise Merrill

Video Link: https://vimeo.com/461859702

 

 

Registering to Vote in CT

Ways to Vote in CT and Election Day Information

Important Resources For Voters

Voting Outside of CT