
Information for Stonington Voters
2026 Democratic Primary: August 11
Governor Ned Lamont (party-endorsed) vs State Rep. Josh Elliott.
Only registered Democrats may vote.
Watch the Gubernatorial Debate on WTNH
IMPORTANT DATES
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Now: Apply for an absentee ballot anytime
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July 21: Absentee ballots start going out & are available at Town Hall
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Aug 3–9: Early voting
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Aug 10, noon: Last chance for unaffiliated or unregistered voters to register/enroll in person
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Aug 11: Primary Day, polls open 6 AM–8 PM at the regular polling locations (see below)
EARLY VOTING
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Where: Stonington Police Station, 173 S Broad St, Pawcatuck
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When: Aug 3, 5, 7, 8, 9: 10 AM–6 PM
Aug 4, 6: 8 AM–8 PM
PRIMARY DAY - AUGUST 11
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Vote at your regular district polling place.
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Polls open 6 AM–8 PM.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
No excuse required! Any registered voter can request one.
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Apply: anytime, online via the state's absentee ballot portal, by downloading a form from the Town Clerk's site, or in person at the Town Clerk's Office.
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Get your ballot: ballots start going out July 21. Mailed to you, or pick it up in person at the Town Clerk's Office.
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Return it: To the Town Clerk by mail, in person, or via the drop box outside Town Hall.
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Deadline: Your ballot must be received by 8 PM on August 11. Mail it early or drop it off - postmarks don't count!
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Town Clerk, 152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378
REGISTRATION
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Must be a registered Democrat to vote in this primary.
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Unaffiliated or unregistered voters may register/enroll before Aug 10, noon.
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Register or check your voter registration status: myvote.ct.gov
CONTACTS
*Deadlines and locations set by the state and town. Please confirm polling place and any changes with the Registrar of Voters before Primary Day.*
2026 Elections
Strong communities start with electing strong leadership. Make sure your voice is heard by voting this year!
Vote Early! Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely and securely before Election Day
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OCTOBER 19 – NOVEMBER 1
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10 am – 6 pm
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8 am – 8 pm on October 27 and 29
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Stonington Police Station Community Room, 172 South Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Vote on Election Day!
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NOVEMBER 3
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6 am – 8 pm
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Find your polling location below
Polling Places
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District 1 - Stonington Fire House
100 Main St., Stonington
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District 2 - Stonington Middle School (formerly Pawcatuck Middle School)
40 Field St., Pawcatuck
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District 3 - Saint Michael's Church
60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck
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District 4 - Board of Education District Office (formerly Mystic Middle School)
204 Mistuxet Ave., Mystic
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District 5 - Former School Admin Building
49 No. Stonington Rd, Old Mystic
Check Your Voting District

Voter Resources
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Check your voter registration and polling location with the Secretary of the State
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Request an Absentee Ballot
Access to absentee ballots has been expanded! Voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot without an excuse.
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Need a ride to the polls? Click here to send an email and let us know. Please tell us your name, address, and phone number and one of our volunteers will be in touch!
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Questions about voting in Stonington? Contact the Registrars of Voters here.
Karen O'Keefe, Democratic Registrar of Voters: (860) 535-5047
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Register to Vote! Click here to access Connecticut's online voter registration.

