New England voters have different deadlines for casting a ballot before the Nov. 3 general election. Massachusetts early voting ends Oct. 30, Connecticut's continues through Nov. 1, and Rhode Island's runs through Nov. 2.

This guide reflects official state instructions checked Oct. 30. All times are Eastern. Confirm your polling place and local office hours through the state links below, and review your own ballot before voting. Local contests vary by address.

Connecticut

Early voting remains available Oct. 30, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible residents can register at the early voting location.

On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Same-day registration takes place at a designated registration site, which is separate from the regular polling place. Use the state's registration instructions to check documents and locations.

Connecticut now allows no-excuse absentee voting. Applications may be submitted through Nov. 2, but completed ballots must reach the town clerk by 8 p.m. Nov. 3. With the election close, check the clerk's delivery and drop-box options rather than assume a mailed ballot will arrive in time. Official absentee instructions explain the return envelope and signature requirements. Start at MyVoteCT for voter information.

Maine

The ordinary deadline to request an absentee ballot and vote absentee at the clerk's office was Oct. 29. Special-circumstance provisions may still apply; contact your municipal clerk for eligibility and instructions.

Completed absentee ballots must reach the municipality by 8 p.m. Nov. 3. Maine permits in-person registration through the close of polls on Election Day. Polls open between 6 and 10 a.m., depending on the community, and all close at 8 p.m.

The state voter guide covers registration and voting. The Nov. 3 election page links official candidate lists, voting-place information and municipal office and drop-box locations. Ask your clerk for the ballot for your address, including local questions.

Massachusetts

In-person early voting ends Oct. 30; cities and towns set the hours. The ordinary registration deadline was Oct. 24. Election Day polls are open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Voters eligible for in-person absentee voting may apply until noon Nov. 2; contact your local election office.

Mail ballots delivered by hand or drop box must reach the local election office by 8 p.m. Nov. 3. For ballots mailed within the United States, the receipt deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 6, with a postmark no later than Nov. 3. Ballots mailed from outside the country have a 5 p.m. Nov. 13 receipt deadline, with the same postmark requirement. Do not take a mail ballot to an Election Day polling place: the state's mail-voting instructions direct voters to the local election office or an official drop box. The state's Oct. 21 advisory explains these rules.

The 2026 Information for Voters guide includes the nine statewide questions, full text and arguments. VoteInMA provides voter lookup tools.

New Hampshire

Eligible residents may register at their polling place on Election Day. Polling hours vary by municipality; check the state Voter Information Lookup for your polling location and hours. Review the state's registration requirements before going to register.

Absentee voting requires a qualifying reason. Mailed applications must reach the clerk by noon Nov. 2. The deadline to request and return a ballot in person is 5 p.m. Nov. 2. Ballots returned by mail or an authorized delivery agent must reach the clerk by 5 p.m. Nov. 3. Consult the official absentee page for eligibility, documentation and delivery rules.

Rhode Island

Early in-person voting continues through 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the location designated by your city or town. Confirm local hours. The ordinary registration deadline was Oct. 4.

Election Day polls are open 7 a.m.-8 p.m., except New Shoreham, where they open at 9 a.m. Mail ballots must reach the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. Nov. 3. Official drop boxes provide a return option; follow the state's mail-ballot instructions.

Use VoteRI to check your polling place and sample ballot.

Vermont

Eligible residents can register on Election Day. Polls open at locally determined times between 5 and 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

All active voters were mailed general-election ballots. Return yours to the town clerk before the office closes Nov. 2, or take it to your polling place by 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Early voting is available during clerk office hours.

If you do not have your mailed ballot when you go to vote, you can still vote after completing an Affidavit of No Ballot Cast. The official ballot-return guide explains the process. Use the Vermont Voter Portal to check registration, ballot status and your voting information.