On Nov. 4, Connecticut will hold elections for local offices like mayor, city council and board of education. Here's what to know.

For more information visit the New York State Board of Elections. In-person early voting locations will be open Saturday, October 25, 2025 - Sunday, November 2, 2025 (the in-person early voting period). Hours will be Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

This year, early voting for municipal elections begins Monday, offering all registered voters two weeks to cast ballots for their local mayors, selectmen, council members, board of education members and more ahead of Election Day on Nov. 4.

News 8 is your local election headquarters for Connecticut's Nov. 4, 2025, municipal general election. We've compiled a list of everything you need to know before you cast your ballot.

Early voting so far included a new polling site at Southern Connecticut State University and outreach at UConn Stamford.

Early voting in Connecticut's local elections starts on Monday, Oct. 20. Here's what you need to know if you want to cast your ballot before Nov. 2.

After two days of early voting, more than 24,000 Connecticut residents have cast a ballot, including 155 who took advantage of early voting with same-day registration.

The early voting allows anyone registered to vote to cast their ballots in-person on a day of their choosing prior to Election Day, Nov. 4 — including on two separate weekends — creating more convenience for voters and encouraging greater participation in elections, Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said in a joint news release.

The early voting and absentee ballots collected between Monday morning and Wednesday morning have been tallied.

A group of charismatic animal candidates are vying for the position of mayor at Beardsley Zoo. Its sixth year, the election helps raise funds for the zoo while also being a fun way to vote for your favorite animal ambassador, according to a release.