Voting in Burlington
Everything you need to know to make your voice heard in local and state elections
Voter Registration
Register to vote or update your information to ensure you can participate in all elections.
Registration Deadlines:
In person: By 5 PM on the Tuesday before election day
By mail: Postmarked by the Tuesday before election day
Online: By 11:59 PM on the Tuesday before election day
What You Need:
Valid Connecticut driver's license or ID card
Social Security number
Current address in Burlington
Absentee Ballots
Vote by absentee ballot if you cannot vote in person on election day
Who Can Vote Absentee:
Persons with illness or physical disability
Active military service
Absence from town during election hours
Religious beliefs prohibit secular activity
Election day duty as a poll worker
What You Need:
Application deadline: Day before election by 5 PM
Ballot return: By 8 PM on election day
Election Day Information
Know where to go and what to expect on election day
Polling Location
Burlington Town Hall
200 Spielman Highway
Burlington, CT 06013
*Accessible parking and entrance available
Polling Hours
6am - 8pm
Polls are open for 14 hours on election day
*If you're in line by 8 PM, you will be able to vote!
FAQs
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You need to bring a valid photo ID. Acceptable forms include driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID. If you don't have photo ID, you can sign an affidavit and provide alternative identification.
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Voters can check their registration status at: CT.gov/lookup.
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To vote in a Connecticut general, local town or primary election, all voters must register in their town of residence.
REGISTER BY MAIL: Burlington residents can register by mail by printing a Voter Registration Form, filling it out, and mailing it to the Burlington Town Clerk’s office.
REGISTER IN PERSON AT BURLINGTON TOWN HALL: Burlington Town Clerk
Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway
Burlington, CT 06013-1710
Phone: 860-673-6789 x2
Fax: 860-675-9312
For more information: https://www.burlingtonct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=61Anita LaChance, Registrar of Voters (D) Phone:(860) 673-6789 ext.217
ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION: You can register online if you have a Connecticut driver’s license or DMV-issued non-driver ID. CT.gov/Register-Online-to-Vote
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Yes! Connecticut has open primaries for unaffiliated voters. You can choose which party's primary to vote in, but you cannot vote in both parties' primaries on the same day.
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Ask a poll worker for help immediately. You may be able to get a new ballot. Do not try to correct mistakes yourself as this could invalidate your vote.
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The Secretary of State's website has sample ballots available before each election. You can also contact the Town Clerk's office for information about local races and ballot questions.
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Voters are encouraged to use the secure ballot drop box outside the Town Hall entrance to return their absentee ballot by Election Day. If you have any further questions concerning absentee voting, contact the Town Clerk at (860) 673-6789 x2 or ugalde.m@burlingtonct.us.
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EDR permits anyone to register and vote in person on Election Day at Burlington Town Hall, from 6 am to 8 pm. You will need to provide proof of identity and residency.