How do I vote in Connecticut? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here's your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Connecticut. To see guides for other states, click here .

Do I need to register to vote?

Yes, you do need to register to vote in Connecticut, but you can register in-person through early voting and on Election Day.

How do I do that?

You can register to vote online , by mail or in person at same day registration locations , which are not the same as early voting or polling locations.

What's the deadline?

The deadline to register pre-election is 18 days before Election Day, which this year falls on Oct. 18. Your registration application must be postmarked that day, submitted in person by 8 p.m. or submitted online before midnight. You can also register in person at an early voting any day of early voting, which runs from Oct. 21-31 and Nov. 1-3. You can also register day-of on Election Day.

Where do I find out where my polling site is?

Find your polling location and other resources here on the Connecticut Secretary of State’s website.

Can I vote by mail?

You can vote absentee under circumstances like being out of town on Election Day, religious observance, a physical disability or actively serving in the military. Find a full list of qualifying circumstances and application forms here .

What's the latest date I can turn in my ballot?

Ballots must be received by the close of the polls on Election Day.

Is there a way I can track my ballot?

Check to see whether your absentee ballot was received here .

What if I need help getting to the polling site?

If you have a temporary physical incapacity, you can request to vote curbside from your car.

Where do I find election results?

USA TODAY will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here .

Illustrations by Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY

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