HARTFORD, CT — On Nov. 3, residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of governor, Congress, state representative, and state senate.
Districts represented on the supplied Hartford ballots
1st District
- Democratic Party: Matt Ritter
3rd District
- Democratic Party: Minnie Gonzalez
4th District
- Democratic Party: Julio Concepcion
6th District
7th District
- Democratic Party: Joshua Malik Hall
- Democratic Party: Foye A. Smith
Source: Connecticut's official sample ballots for Hartford's Nov. 3, 2026, state election. Candidates and party lines vary by voting district.
Voting In Person
Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. You can use the Secretary of State's website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Early Voting
Early voting is available between Oct. 19 and Nov. 1, according to the Secretary of State website.
The hours of early voting are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, except that the hours are extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the last Tuesday and Thursday (October 27 & 29, 2026) before the election
Mail-In And Absentee Voting
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 2. The first day ballots are issued is Oct. 2.
Absentee ballot applications are available for download online at the Secretary of the State's website (at 2026 Absentee Voting - Updates and Information) and at the Town Clerk's Office in each town.
See related: Connecticut Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal.
Same Day Registration
Connecticut has Same Day Registration on Election Day itself for voters who need it.
If you miss the deadline for registering for an election, you can register and vote in-person on Election Day at your town's Same Day Registration location.
See related: Same Day Registration Information
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