The Registrars of Voters

1. Go to the Secretary of the State web page to register online.  

    

2. Register by mail (Regístrate por correo):
   
   Print and complete a voter application from a link below.
   
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   Imprima y complete una solicitud de votante desde el siguiente enlace.
   
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   Mail to:
   Town of Manchester
   Registrar of Voters
   479 Main Street
   Manchester, CT 06040
   
   

3. Call 860-647-3025 and we will mail an application.

4. Register in Person:  Mon-Thur 8am – 4:30pm and Fri 8am - 1:00pm

Manchester Registrar of Voters Office
479 Main Street
Weiss Center, Floor 1

Early voting for the Democratic Primary Election will be held at Whiton Library Auditorium, located at 100 North Main Street:

*Only Registered Democrats can vote in the Democrat Primary

(There is no Republican Primary this year)

*Deadline for an enrolled elector to transfer from one party to another and be eligible to vote in the state and district office primary of the new party was May 11, 2026.

Unaffiliated voters can enroll in Democratic Party until noon on August 10, 2026.

Early Voting Hours:

• Monday August 3, 2026 10am – 6pm
• Tuesday August 4, 2026 8am – 8pm (extended hours)
• Wednesday August 5, 2026 10am – 6pm
• Thursday August 6, 2026 8am – 8pm (extended hours)
• Friday August 7, 2026 10am – 6pm
• Saturday August 8, 2026 10am – 6pm 
• Sunday August 9, 2026 10am – 6pm

The Democratic Primary Election will take place August 11, 2026 6am – 8pm.  All regular polling locations will be open.
* Same Day Registration is not available for Primary Elections.

The State Election will take place November 3, 2026. All Regular polling locations will be open. 

Look up polling sites by street address.

Verify registration status. Your name must be entered exactly as it is entered in the system. If not found, call the Registrar of Voters office at 860-647-3025.

Will be provided in future for Primary.

View the state's Requirements for voter ID

How to Use:

Complete your paper ballot the same way you've done in the past.
Insert your ballot into the secure tabulator face up or face down>
Allow the machine to pull in your ballot automatically.
Watch the machine scan your ballot. Bigger screen = Easier viewing
Receive a confirmation message that your vote has been counted. Done!

If you receive any other message, notify a poll worker.

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New Tabulators Video Tutorial

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The Manchester Registrar of Voters are always looking for good people who care about their community, who want to ensure that each vote counts, and who want each voter to have the best possible voting experience. This is an opportunity to fulfill an important civic duty and earn money at the same time.  We have several election worker positions available for the upcoming election. 

• Job details: Stipend amount will be based on the position you are placed in.

Hours are 5:15am (promptly at) until the closing of the polls (election ends at 8pm, but workers must remain until the books are complete and the polling location is officially closed by the Moderator).

Training is mandatory (by state statute) prior to Election Day.

• Requirements: You must be a US Citizen.

You must be 16 years old, and if 18+ you must be a registered voter as well.

For more information, email us at registrar@manchesterct.gov and include “Election Worker” in the subject line.

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The Registrars Office is located at 479 Main Street, at the northeast corner of East Center Street and Main Street. There is parking available behind the building, we are on the first floor.

Email Us

Timothy H. Becker
Republican Registrar
860-647-3022
tbecker@manchesterct.gov

James R. Stevenson
Democratic Registrar
860-647-3027
jstevenson@manchesterct.gov