Election Information- Absentee Ballot (below for general information)

Absentee Ballots Are Handled by the Town Clerk- Get the Application Here, Fill it Out and Send it in (see below for Voter Registration Card) Votando en español (formularios para voto y información) Registered voters who are unable to vote in person on Primary or Election day, may choose to vote by Absentee Ballot. Please note that these ballots are handled by the Town Clerk's Office, not the Registrars of Voters Office. After the application is processed, the actual Ballot is then mailed (or given personally) to the voter. A voter may request an Absentee Ballot Application at any time, however, the Absentee Ballot is not available until 30 days before a Primary or Election. The Ballot must be returned before the close of the polls on Primary or Election Day. You may also choose to vote by Absentee Ballot, in person, at the Town Clerk’s Office any time during normal business hours, before Election Day. Connecticut allows you to vote by Absentee Ballot for the following reasons only: 1) Absence from town; 2) Military service; 3) Illness; 4) Physical disability; 5) Religious tenets; 6) Service as an election official. If you have questions or need more information on Absentee Ballots, please call (203) 977-5280.

Election Information Generally

Votando en español  General Voting Information You must be registered to vote in the town of your residence. Please note that your registration must be completed a certain amount of time before the election as explained on the Voter Application which is available below. Please note that Connecticut law states that the voter must be a member of the political party holding the Primary in order to vote. Voters who are not members of a political party are considered “Unaffiliated” and are eligible to vote in general elections only. You can call the Registrars Office for more information on voting, upcoming elections, polling places, registration deadlines, etc. at (203) 977-4011 or (203) 977-4012 Get Voter Registration Card You may print them at home, fill them out and mail them in- no need to come into the Government Center! Mail-in applications may be used 1) to register as a new voter; 2) to change your address within Stamford 3) to change or register with a political party or 4) to change your name.