CONNECTICUT VOTER INFORMATION

2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: KEY DATES

• Primary Absentee Ballots Available: July 21, 2026
• Early Voting - Primary: August 3-9, 2026
• Primary / Deadline to Submit Absentee Ballot: August 11, 2026 (6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
• General Election Absentee Ballots Available: October 2, 2026
• Early Voting - General Election: October 19 - November 1, 2026
• General Election / Deadline to Submit Absentee Ballot: November 3, 2026 (6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

The ACGNH proudly signed the Connecticut Secretary of State's pledge to be a civically engaged organization. 

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2026 ADVOCACY ALERTS

ACGNH issues advocacy and solidarity alerts when we need your help to effect change in state + local policy. 

Each alert includes context, a call to action, and a toolkit with step-by-step information about how you can help. 

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03.06.26 Advocacy Alert

Find your elected representatives and reach out to them today so they know about what artists and arts workers in our region need to thrive.

NOT SURE WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR LEGISLATORS?

Here are a few ideas!

GET PERSONAL Share a story about the power of creativity in your life, particularly during the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic

HEAL + REBUILD Explain how centering culture helps communities process impact and loss and supports inclusive and equitable development

ECONOMIC IMPACT Our sector is one of the main drivers of revenue to the state but does not receive statewide investment at the same level

INVITATIONS Encourage them to attend an upcoming in-person or virtual event you are organizing to deepen their understanding of our creative ecosystem

ADVOCACY RESOURCES

CONNECTICUT LEGISLATIVE SESSION OUTLINE

• February 4: Session gavels in; Governor presents budget adjustments; public hearings begin
• March: First committees reach deadlines to report out bills
• April 1–2: Finance, Revenue, Bonding and Appropriations committees present budgets; floor debates begin
• May 6: Session ends
• May 5–26: Parties hold conventions to nominate candidates
• June 9: Deadline for candidates petitioning to primary to file
• July 1: New fiscal year begins
• July: Candidates file Q2 campaign finance reports
• August 11: Primary
• September: General election campaign unofficially kicks off
• October: Candidates debate; file Q3 campaign finance reports
• November 3: Election Day

Check out our pals at CT Arts Alliance for more resources about arts + culture advocacy in Connecticut