Connecticut Voter Registration Form - English
Connecticut Voter Registration Form - Spanish
Students enrolled in Wesleyan are considered to be residents of Middletown, Connecticut, and are allowed to vote as such in local, state, and national races. It is easy to register to vote, even if you are already registered to vote elsewhere. Download and print the form, fill it out, and mail it to:
One Issue: If you are receiving financial aid from your home state, be sure to read the fine print: some state-based financial aid requires the student to be registered to vote in his/her home state. This does not apply to federal- or Wesleyan-funded financial aid. When in doubt, check with your local voting officials for more information.
To print out the form, you need Adobe Acrobat. It may already be installed on your computer, but it can also be downloaded here. Forms can also be obtained at the Office of Community Service, 162 Church Street.
These forms may also be used to change your voting address from one town within Connecticut to another, or to change party enrollment.
Voting by Absentee Ballot
Voting at home by absentee ballot varies from state to state. Most places require you to send a letter requesting a ballot for each election, but some will allow you to request several elections' worth at a time. The best way to find out how to obtain an absentee ballot is to communicate with your local voting officials, or your state's secretary. Many of these departments have web pages which will answer your questions. Also, you can check the Federal Elections Committee Absentee Voting FAQ for answers.
Remember when voting, however, that it does no good to vote on an issue or candidate if you are not informed. Staying in touch with events back home can be difficult. The Internet can be a useful tool for finding out about what is happening in your home state. Try reading the editorials in your local papers and visiting candidate web sites, or talking to friends and family. Another great resource for information on specific candidates is Project Vote Smart. If you feel you cannot keep well-informed though, consider registering to vote in Connecticut.
The information here, although part of the Wesleyan Democrats web site, is strictly non-partisan. The Office of Community Services the Wesleyan Republicans, Wesleyan Greens and many other student groups also support voter registration, and will help you if you wish to register to vote.
This page was last updated on 9/27/02.