Voting Resources
Extra guides, tools, and support to help you make a plan, research your ballot, and get your questions answered.
Research the candidates
Before you vote, see exactly who and what is on your ballot. VOTE411, from the League of Women Voters, lets you enter your address to pull up your full ballot, every race and every candidate, in their own words. It is nonpartisan, fact checked, and works for federal, state, and local races.
See your ballot on VOTE411Polling places and accessibility
Every polling place in Connecticut is required to be physically accessible, and every polling place has an accessible voting machine (the IVS phone system) for voters with visual impairments or who cannot mark a paper ballot themselves. Curbside voting is available, and a poll worker will bring a ballot to your car.
The Connecticut Secretary of the State's Where and How Do I Vote guide is the official walkthrough, including polling locations, hours, ID rules, and accessibility accommodations.
Resources for trans and non-binary voters
Anyone who is eligible can vote, regardless of race, gender, or sexuality. That doesn't mean, however, that it's easy for everyone to vote. Some states have strict voter ID laws that can affect trans and non-binary voters. Headcount and VoteRiders have created a guide for trans and non-binary voters to make sure they have the tools they need to vote and have their voices heard!
For free Voter ID help, call or text 866-ID-2-VOTE.
Resources for faculty
Election seasons can bring challenging conversations into the classroom. These resources can help faculty support students and navigate difficult discussions during turbulent times.
FAQs
-
Am I eligible to vote?
States have different voter eligibility requirements. Search eligibility requirements by state.
In Connecticut, to be eligible to vote, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen living in Connecticut
- Be at least 17 years old and turning 18 years old by Election Day
- Have completed confinement and parole, if previously convicted of a felony
-
Can I vote if I'm studying abroad?
Yes! You need a Federal Post Card Application. Officials will confirm your eligibility and add you to a list to receive absentee ballots for elections held during the year.
Click here for more info → -
When is my state's registration deadline?
It varies by state, but can be up to 30 days in advance. Deadlines mean your registration must be received by the said date, not postmarked.
Click here for more info → -
Should I vote in my home state or in CT?
It's up to you. This site calculates and compares the value of your vote at home and at school so you can make an informed decision.
Click here for more info → -
When is my absentee ballot due?
It varies by state. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the deadline, not just postmarked by the deadline.
Click here for more info → -
What am I actually voting for in local elections?
Not sure what an Auditor General, County Sheriff, or Lieutenant Governor does? Ballotpedia explains every office on your ballot, what it does, who's running, and why it matters.
Local elections shape the policies you live with every day: schools, policing, courts, transit, housing, and how your tax dollars are spent. Down-ballot races are usually decided by tiny margins, so your vote here carries even more weight than in national races.
Look up your ballot on Ballotpedia → -
What are the resources for voters with disabilities?
You have the right to vote, and your vote matters. Connecticut has resources for voters with disabilities, including accessible voting machines at every polling place, curbside voting, and assistance from a person of your choice.
CT resources for voters with disabilities →
More questions? Reach out to us at camelsvote@conncoll.edu or DM us on Instagram at @CamelsVote.