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There are three ways to cast your ballot here in Connecticut.
Voting in Person
One option is to cast your ballot in person on election day. The polls will be open from 6:00 am - 8:00 pm on November 4th. As long as you are in line by 8:00 pm, you have the right to cast a ballot.
You will need to present proper identification to vote. Most voters use their driver’s license or passport. Voters may also use any document that shows name and address, or name and signature, or, name and photograph. For example, you might use a student ID, utility bill, tax bill, or other letter.
Danbury has seven polling stations, one in each ward. The wards have been changed this year. If you’ve been assigned to a new voting place, you should have received a notice from the registrars of voters. Click here to find your polling location.
Early Voting
You can also vote in person early. Every town and city will has at least one polling place for those who want to cast their ballot before election day. Danbury will have two early voting locations - one in city hall, and another at the downtown campus of Western Connecticut State University. These polls will be open from October 20th to November 3nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (On October 28th and 30th, it will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Like the regular election day, you must have some form of identification.
Absentee Ballot
The third way to vote is by absentee ballot. Any registered voter has the right to cast their vote by absentee ballot if they meet one of the following reasons:
- You are an active member of the armed forces of the US
- You will be out of town during all hours of voting on election day
- A sickness or physical disability, whether it is your own, or someone you care for, prevents you from voting in person on election day
- Your religious beliefs prevent you from voting on election day
- You are preforming duties as an election official at a polling location other than your own.
To get an absentee ballot, you must apply for one. Applications are available from the town clerks, and on line at the Secretary of the State’s website. Just follow the instructions on the application and return it in person or by mail to the town clerk, the sooner the better. Applications are already available. Those who have returned the application will get an absentee ballot beginning October 3rd. Once you get the ballot, follow the directions carefully and return it to the town clerk either by mail or using the drop box at city hall.
Remember, democracy is NOT a spectator sport. Exercise you right and responsibility and VOTE! If you have any questions, check out the graphic above or click here to watch a video with this information.
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