Primary Election Upcoming In New Canaan: Details

NEW CANAAN, CT — The town has released details regarding registration, voting and absentee ballots ahead of Primary Election Day in Connecticut next month.

According to the town website, Primary Election Day for Democrats and Republicans in Connecticut is Aug. 11, 2026.

Polls will be open in New Canaan from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the town.

New Canaan voters must vote at their assigned polling place, which is either East Elementary School, Saxe Middle School or New Canaan High School, according to the town.

Residents who are already registered to vote may confirm their registration and polling place through the Office of the Secretary of the State website.

A New Canaan voter district map is available here.

The following information was provided by the town:

On the Ballot in the Democratic Party Primary for Governor

Governor

Ned Lamont

Josh Elliott

On the Ballot in the Republican Party Primary

Representative in Congress, 4^th District

Michael Ted Goldstein

Daniel Miressi

Unaffiliated registered voters are not permitted to participate in Connecticut’s Primary elections.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS are scheduled to be available at the town clerk's office July 21, 2026.

Click here for Online Absentee Ballot Application.

For any questions about Absentee Ballots call 203-594-3070.

EARLY VOTING

The Aug. 11, 2026 primary will be preceded by seven days of early voting, which allows for in-person voting at New Canaan Town Hall from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9.

The early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for Aug. 4 and Aug. 6 when the hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

More information about early voting is available here.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Voters who do not belong to a political party (unaffiliated voters) and plan to vote on Aug. 11 primary day must enroll in either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party by noon on Aug. 10, the day before the primary.

Unaffiliated voters who wish to vote during the primary’s early voting period must register with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party by noon on the day before they plan to vote early.

Party affiliation changes can be made online at voterregistration.ct.gov, by mail or in person at the Registrar of Voters office, 77 Main Street, first floor from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays, however the deadline for changing party affiliation for voting in the Aug. 11 primary has passed.

Last Opportunity

The last opportunity for registering to vote in person with the Registrar of Voters or the town clerk for the Aug. 11 primary is Aug. 10 between 9 a.m. and noon. Applications from active military, persons living outside the country or those turning 18 years of age or attaining citizenship on Aug. 10 may be received up until 5 p.m. on Aug. 10.

For any questions about voter registration, click here or call 203-594-3060 or 594-3096.