Download an absentee ballot application here.
Your ballot must be with the Wilton Town Clerk by Election Day, August 11. You can return your ballot to the official ballot box located at the rear entrance to Town Hall. You may also mail your ballot, but your ballot MUST be received by the Town Clerk by 8PM on Election Day. As of this year, a ballot received after Election Day will not be accepted, even if your ballot is postmarked before August 11.
Do I need a reason to request an absentee ballot?
No, under Connecticut law, a voter does not need to provide a reason or “excuse” for their absentee ballot request.
Who can vote by absentee ballot?
Under Connecticut law, any active voter may vote by absentee ballot. To vote by absentee ballot, a voter must have filled out an absentee ballot application.
Where can I find an absentee ballot application?
Absentee ballot applications are available for download online here 2026 Absentee Voting – Updates and Information and at the Wilton Town Clerk’s Office.
What happens after I apply for an absentee ballot?
The Town Clerk processes the returned application, ensures that the voter is eligible to receive an absentee ballot, and enters the voter’s information into the Central Voter Registration System. At that point, a unique ballot identification number is created for each ballot to ensure only the voter who requested it can vote with that ballot.
