QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING

What do I need to bring with me to vote?

For most voters, any kind of preprinted form or ID with a photo is appropriate. If a voter does not have a photo ID, a paycheck stub or a utility bill is appropriate to show at the polls. If a voter doesn’t have any of that, they may sign an affidavit, under the potential criminal penalties of issuing a false statement. For first-time voters who registered by mail, current and valid photo IDs, utility bills or a paycheck stub with their name and address are required of the very small number this would affect.

I waited in a long line to vote, only to realize I left my ID at home. Can I still vote?

You can sign a form attesting to your identity, with potential criminal penalties.

Where do I go to vote in person?

Look it up at myvote.ct.gov/lookup. Does the address on my ID have to match my address on the official list of registered voters?

For most voters the photo ID has to have their name and address, to make it easier for poll workers. A driver’s license should be enough if the voter registered at the DMV. If the voter registration doesn’t match the address, any preprinted form of ID, including Social Security card, government documents, utility bills or paycheck stubs will suffice. Or, voters can sign affidavits with potential criminal penalties.

I’m a student. Where do I register to vote, at school or at home?

You register to vote where you have a legal domicile, or address where you live. Since many students have an address at school and with their families, they can vote in either place although they can be registered in just one. If you are in school in another state, you may choose to vote in that state as long as you are registered there — but be sure to check the rules in that state, as each state has its own registration and voting laws. Students may also vote by absentee ballot in the state where they attend school as long as they are registered in their home state.