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2026 Connecticut Elections

The 2026 election year includes both primary and general elections that will determine who represents Connecticut at the state and federal levels. This page provides Greenwich voters with the information they need to register, make a voting plan, and cast an informed ballot.

Primary Election Day: August 11, 2026   |   General Election Day: November 3, 2026

Connecticut has closed primaries. Only registered Democrats may vote in the Democratic Primary, and only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican Primary.

 

Three Ways to Vote.

Pick the one that works for you!

Election Day

Vote in person at your polling place from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Election Day registration is available at Greenwich Town Hall.

Early Voting

Vote in person at Greenwich Town Hall during the early voting period.

Primary: August 3–9:  hours are 10AM-6PM, with extended hours of 8AM to 8PM on Tuesday and Thursday.
General Election: October 19–November 1: hours are 10AM-6PM.  In the second (last) week, there are extended hours of 8AM to 8PM on Tuesday and Thursday. 

 

Absentee Ballot

Connecticut now allows eligible voters to cast absentee ballots without providing a qualifying excuse.

Apply online, download an application, or obtain one from the Town Clerk. Ballots may be returned by mail, ballot drop box, or to the Town Clerk's office. To be counted, absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls (8 PM) on the Election Day.

 

Key Dates

Primary Election

July 21 Absentee ballots available
July 24 Deadline to register by mail
Aug. 3–9 Early voting
Aug. 10 Deadline to register in person by NOON
Aug. 11 Primary Election Day

General Election

Oct. 2 Absentee ballots available
Oct. 16 Deadline to register by mail
Oct. 19–Nov. 1 Early voting
Nov. 2 Deadline to register in person by NOON; Town Hall only
Nov. 3 Election Day
 

2026 Primary Ballot

Connecticut has closed primaries. Unaffiliated voters who wish to vote in a party primary must affiliate with that party by the applicable deadline.

Greenwich 2026 Democratic Primary

Office Candidate / Party
Governor Ned Lamont (D) *
Josh Elliott (D)

Greenwich 2026 Republican Primary

Office Candidate / Party
U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 Michael Ted Goldstein (R) *
Daniel Miressi (R)

* Party-endorsed candidate

 

Get #VoteReady

Register, check your voting options, and make your plan for 2026.

Check Your Registration

Not sure whether you are registered or where you vote? Check before Election Day.

Check My Status

Register Online

Register online by July 24 for the primary election and by October 16 for the general election.

Register Online

Register In Person

If you are a U.S. citizen, Greenwich resident and will be 18 years old by 11/3/2026, you can register in-person with the Registrar of Voters at Greenwich Town Hall.  You must be able to prove your identify and residency.  In-person registration deadlines apply before each election.

Registration Requirements
 
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MAKE A PLAN

Make Your Voting Plan

Decide how you will vote, confirm the dates and location, and make sure you have the information you need before Election Day.

1. Choose How to Vote

Election Day, early voting, or absentee ballot.

2. Confirm the Details

Check your polling place, voting hours, and registration status.

3. Put It on Your Calendar

Note the deadlines and choose the day you plan to vote.

Need a Ride to the Polls?

Call-A-Ride Greenwich provides free, door-to-door transportation for ambulatory Greenwich residents age 60 and older.

To schedule a ride, call 203-661-6633.

 

Be Informed

Learn about the candidates, debates, voter guides, and sample ballots.

Greenwich Candidate Debates

LWV Greenwich will hold public candidate debates for CT Senate and CT Representatives on Wednesday, October 14, at First Congregational Church of Greenwich.

Registration information will be posted soon.

CT-4 Congressional Debate

LWV Greenwich is partnering with other lower Fairfield County LWV chapters to host a candidate debate for U.S. House of Representatives, CT 4th District on Monday, October 19, at Westport Library.

Registration information will be posted soon.

Voters’ Guides

LWV Greenwich has published its Primary Election Voters' Guide, available below. Candidate information is also available at Vote411.org. Be sure to check back in late August, when our General Election Voters' Guide will be published.

2026 Primary Voters Guide

Sample Ballots

Below are sample ballots for the Primary Election.  LWVG will post sample ballots for the General Election by October 6.

2026 Primary Sample Ballots 

 

Help Get Out the Vote

LWV Greenwich needs volunteers for voter registration, voter education, and Get Out the Vote activities in September and October.

Contact: VoterServices@LWVGreenwich.org