The 2026 Connecticut State Primary Election will be held on August 11, 2026, to nominate candidates for various state and federal offices, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of the State, State Treasurer, State Comptroller, and members of the Connecticut General Assembly. Voters will select party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026.
The 2026 Connecticut State Primary Election will be held on August 11, 2026, to nominate candidates for various state and federal offices, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of the State, State Treasurer, State Comptroller, and members of the Connecticut General Assembly. Voters will select party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026.
To vote in the 2026 Connecticut State Primary Election, residents must be registered to vote by August 1, 2026. Voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their local town clerk's office or the Connecticut Secretary of State's office. On Election Day, polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and early voting will be available from July 28 to August 10, 2026, at designated locations. Voters must bring a valid ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, or utility bill with name and address, if registering or voting for the first time in a new district.