Early Voting: What You Need to Know

March 16, 2024


The Milford Registrars of Voters welcome early voting and hope to make it an easy, accessible, and secure experience for everyone. In a couple of weeks, eligible residents will cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential primary.  

Early voting is available now thanks to the work of the Connecticut General Assembly last session. This legislation was made possible by a state Constitutional amendment approved by a wide majority of Connecticut voters in 2022. It will provide you - and voters across the state - with more flexibility and access to cast your vote with the confidence that your voice is heard and your civic duty is fulfilled, while avoiding large crowds and scheduling conflicts.

Anticipating that you may have questions about this new process, I hope the guide below will be helpful in providing information to answer them.

Here's what you need to know:

When is early voting?

For the April 2 presidential preference primary election, early voting will take place from 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. on March 26, 27, 28, and 30 on the first floor of the Parson's Government Center on West River Street. The Milford Registrars of Voters will be fully staffed all four days to ensure that voters have the best experience possible. Due to Good Friday and Easter, there will be no early voting Friday, March 29 or Sunday, March 31. 

Early voting for the August 13 primary elections will take place between August 5 and August 11.

Early voting for the November 5 general election will take place between October 21 to November 3.
Are there deadlines to be aware of?

Monday, March 25 at noon is the deadline to register with a political party to vote in the early voting period for the presidential preference primary.

Monday, April 1 at noon is the deadline for registering in person with your registrar of voters or town clerk to vote on April 2, and for unaffiliated voters to enroll in a party for in-person voting.

If you are not yet registered to vote, file your registration application with your town's registrar of voters by noon on the business day before the day you want to vote, or click here to register.

Voting is one of our country's most privileged and fundamental rights, and your participation is crucial in shaping the future. Let’s amplify the impact of our collective voice – start voting early!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to my office with any further questions on this new and exciting initiative!