Registrars of Voters

Important Information for Southbury Voters for 2026

Budget Referendum - May 6, 2026

• The Town of Southbury Budget and Pomperaug Regional School District #15 Budget Referendum.
• Property owners who are not registered voters in Southbury may vote at the referendum providing they are U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years of age and own property valued at $1,000 or more recorded on the Southbury Grand List as of October 1, 2025.
• Same-Day Voter Registration and Early Voting are not available for Referendum.
• ALL VOTING will be held at the Firehouse at 461 Main Street South from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.  

General Election - November 3, 2026

• Election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress, Secretary of the State, Treasurer, Comptroller, Attorney General, State Senator, State Representative and Judge of Probate.
• October 16: Deadline to Register BY MAIL and ONLINE
  • Last Regular voter registration session.
  • Hand delivered registrations must be received by the registrars by this date and mailed registrations must be postmarked by this date. The Registrars of Voters office will be open 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on this day.
  • The deadline to register to vote online is 11:59 pm on this day. (Click to go to Connecticut Online Voters Registration.)
• October 19 - November 1: Same-Day Registration and Early Voting
  • Individuals can register to vote AND vote on the same day - this is available to those who are a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age and a bona fide resident of the municipality. Identification is required - the voter must prove their identity and residence.
  • Early voting will take place at Southbury Town Hall in room 205 (B side) during these hours:
    • October 19: 10:00am-6:00pm (Monday)
    • October 20: 10:00am-6:00pm (Tuesday)
    • October 21: 10:00am-6:00pm (Wednesday)
    • October 22: 10:00am-6:00pm (Thursday)
    • October 23: 10:00am-6:00pm (Friday)
    • October 24: 10:00am-6:00pm (Saturday)
    • October 25: 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday)
    • October 26: 10:00am-6:00pm (Monday)
    • October 27: 8:00am-8:00pm (Tuesday)
    • October 28: 10:00am-6:00pm (Wednesday)
    • October 29: 8:00am-8:00pm (Thursday)
    • October 30: 10:00am-6:00pm (Friday)
    • October 31: 10:00am-6:00pm (Saturday)
    • November 1: 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday)
• November 2: Limited Registration Session
  
  • Last day to register if you have become 18 years of age, become a citizen, are a serviceman discharged within the past year or moved to Southbury since October 16. The office will be open until 5:00 pm on this day.
  • Only absentee ballot voting is available on this day
• November 3: Municipal Election
  • Voters will vote at their assigned district polling sites. Click here to find your voting district and polling location.
  • Polls are open from 6AM to 8PM.
  • Voters must provide identification to vote at the polling place. Acceptable forms of identification include: a driver’s license or other photo ID; U.S. Passport; a pre-printed form of ID, like a tax bill or utility bill, pay stub or bank statement; Social Security card or other government document that shows your name and address; a document that shows your name and signature (i.e. a credit card).
  • Same-Day Registration (SDR)
    This is available to those who are a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age and a bona fide resident of the municipality. Identification is required - the voter must prove their identity and residence. For the greatest convenience electors are encouraged to register by the appropriate deadlines whenever possible. Same-Day voter registration will take place at Southbury Town Hall in room 106. Electors already in line at 8:00 pm can still register and vote. All same-day applicants MUST cast the ballot immediately after registration.