Absentee Ballots

The Town Clerk's office is responsible for processing applications for Absentee Ballots, sending ballots to approved voters, and receiving completed ballots. The Elections Administration (Registrar of Voters) administers elections and counts ballots for all voters.

Application for Absentee Ballot

Fill out an return an Absentee Ballot Application. Applications are available in the Town Clerk's office and online at State of Connecticut's Secretary of State's website. You may also call the Town Clerk's office at (203) 452-5035 for an application.

Completed applications must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office in person, by using the drop box located outside the door at Town Hall, or by mailing to:

Town Clerk
5866 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611

Can I Vote Absentee?

Yes. Under Connecticut law, a voter does not need an excuse to vote absentee.

Filling Out and Returning the Ballot

The ballot is the paper with the colored stripe with the candidates listed. To vote, completely fill in the circle next to the candidate’s name you wish to vote for.

When completed, the ballot should be placed in the return envelope (with green side). Seal the envelope and sign your name on the outside where indicated. The ballot will not be counted without a signed return envelope.

Absentee Ballots may be returned as soon as they are received. They may be placed in the Ballot Box outside of Town Hall, mailed or brought in person to the Town Clerk’s office.

Ballots will become available:

October 2, 2026 for the November 3rd General Election

General Information

Ballots must be received in the Town Clerk's office by 8:00 PM on the day of the election.
A ballot returned by someone other than the voter must be signed and dated on the back, and noted with the relationship to the voter.
Adults (over the age of 18) may return someone else's ballot.
A child (under the age of 18) may not return someone's ballot.

Absentee Ballots