Connecticut might be known as a campaign fundraising powerhouse that rarely strays from electing Democrats statewide, but even its primary on Tuesday is drawing the attention of former President Donald J. Trump.
Mr. Trump made a late endorsement in the Republican Senate primary race. Its winner will challenge Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat on whom the former president holds directed his attention.
The three-way GOP race isn’t the only competitive race on the ballot.
Here’s a rundown of the voting rules and what’s at stake.
How to vote
The registration deadlines to vote in person and request an absentee ballot have approved. Connecticut does not have same-day registration for the primary, although it does for the general elections.
You must be registered in a political party to vote in the primaries. The cut-off for switching parties is three months before the primaries.
Unexcused absentee voting is no longer available in Connecticut, which mailed ballots to all voters at the start of the pandemic. A a referendum would be needed for its reinstatement.
Where to vote
Click here to find the place assigned to vote. Absentee ballots must be returned, by mail or by hand to drop boxes or local clerks, by Tuesday at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, which is also when the polls close for in-person voting.
What’s on the ballot?
Republicans will win the field for Senate, the House in southwestern Connecticut and the secretary of state, an open-seat race to decide who will oversee the election.
Democrats have competitive primaries for treasurer and secretary of state.
Voters will also decide several nonpartisan races for the Connecticut Legislature. Click here for your sample vote.