RIDGEFIELD

CONNECTICUT

Election Day Guide to Voting

ELECTION 2026

Three Options to Cast Your Vote:

  • Election Day: November 3 Vote in person at your regular polling place. Polls are open 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Early Voting:
    • October 19 through November 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Ridgefield Town Hall.
    • Extended hours: October 27 (Tuesday) and October 29 (Thursday) from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Absentee Voting begins October 2 -  Now open to ALL VOTERS! Vote by mail, ballot drop box or at the Town Clerk's office. Apply in person at the Town Clerk’s office or online at MyVote.CT.gov (portal opens on September 19). Return your ballot by mail, drop box or directly to the Town Clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
Voter Registration Deadlines:
  • by mail: must be postmarked by October 16
  • at the DMV: by close of business on October 16
  • online: must be completed by 11:59 PM on October 16
If you miss the deadline, same-day voter registration is available at Town Hall for early voting or Election Day voting.

The Registrars of Voters will be holding an Election Enrollment Session for those who would like to register in-person on October 16 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM at their office in Town Hall.

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