Same-Day Voter Registration Available During Early Voting & on Election Day

by | Oct 14, 2026 | Announcements, Voting & Elections

Same-day voter registration will be offered throughout the early voting period and on Election Day, Nov. 3. Eligible residents who are not yet registered can register and vote at the same visit. Those registering should bring a valid driver’s license, birth certificate and Social Security card, along with proof of residency (such as a bill or paycheck with a pre-printed address, a mortgage document or a deed).

Early Voting Schedule for the November 3 Election

by | Oct 13, 2026 | Announcements, Voting & Elections

Early voting for the November 3 election runs from Monday, October 19, through Sunday, November 1, at Lyme Town Hall.

Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on most days, with extended hours on two days:

  • Tuesday, October 27: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Full schedule

  • Monday, Oct. 19: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 20: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 21: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 22: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 23: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 24: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 25: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 26: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 28: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 29: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 30: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 1: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 2: No voting. Town Hall is open for a voter registration session only, from [time] to [time].

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For questions, contact the Registrars of Voters at registrar@townlyme.org

Early Voting Schedule for the November 3rd Election

by | Oct 13, 2026 | Announcements, Voting & Elections

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election will take place at Town Hall according to the following schedule:

  • Monday, October 19 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 20 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 21 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 22 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 23 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 25 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, October 26 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 27 — 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 28 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29 — 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 30 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 1 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, November 2 — Closed. No early voting. A voter registration session will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for residents who have recently turned 18, moved to town, become a U.S. citizen, or are veterans or current service members. Those registering should bring a valid driver’s license, birth certificate and Social Security card, along with proof of residency (such as a bill or paycheck with a pre-printed address, a mortgage document or a deed).

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Voter Registration Session: Friday, Oct. 16

by | Oct 6, 2026 | Announcements, Voting & Elections

Not registered to vote yet? The Lyme Registrars of Voters will hold a voter registration session on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Road.

Stop by any time during the session to register in person in time for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election.

What to bring

  1. Proof of identity. Bring one of these:
    • A valid driver’s license
    • Your birth certificate
    • Your Social Security card
  2. Proof of residency. Bring one document with your name and Lyme address pre-printed on it, such as:
    • A bill
    • A paycheck
    • A mortgage document or deed

For questions, contact the Registrars of Voters at Lyme Town Hall, 860-434-7733.

Voter Registration Session on October 16

by | Oct 5, 2026 | Announcements, Voting & Elections

The Lyme Registrars of Voters will hold a voter registration session on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m., at Lyme Town Hall. Residents wishing to register to vote should bring the following:

  • A valid driver’s license, birth certificate or Social Security card; and
  • Proof of residency — such as a bill, paycheck, mortgage statement or deed showing your name and address.

All eligible residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to register before the upcoming Nov. 3 election.

Town of Lyme – Warning of November 3, 2026 State Election

by | Oct 4, 2026 | Announcements, Voting & Elections

The Electors of the Town of Lyme are hereby warned to meet at their respective polling place in said town on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following purposes:

  1. To cast their votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Representative in Congress – 2nd District, State Senator – 33rdDistrict, State Representative – 23rd District, Secretary of the State, Treasurer, Comptroller, Attorney General, Judge of Probate – 33rd District, Registrar of Voters

 Notice is hereby given that the polling location and voting hours are as follows:

Location of Early Voting (EV), Same Day Registration (SDR), and Election Day Polling Place:

Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Rd, Lyme, CT

 Early Voting (EV) – Hours of Voting:

10:00 am to 6:00 pm     October 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, November 1                     
8:00 am to 8:00 pm       October 27, 29

Same Day Registration (SDR) – Hours of Voting:

10:00 am to 6:00 pm     October 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, November 1                   
8:00 am to 8:00 pm       October 27, 29

6:00 am to 8:00 pm       November 3

Election Day Polling Place – Hours of Voting:

6:00 am to 8:00 pm       November 3

THERE IS NO EARLY VOTING NOVEMBER 2

Voting tabulators will be used. 

Absentee Ballots and Early Voting Ballots will be counted at Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Road, Lyme.

Dated at Lyme, Connecticut this 4th day of October 2026.
Linda A. Winzer, Lyme Town Clerk

Sample Ballot Now Available for the Nov. 3 Election

by | Sep 29, 2026 | Announcements, Voting & Elections

The Town of Lyme is posting a sample ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election, so voters can see exactly what they’ll be voting on before they go to the polls.

This year’s ballot includes races for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the state’s other constitutional offices, U.S. Representative, State Senator and State Representative.

To view the sample ballot click here.

Early voting

Early voting runs every day from Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, at Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Road.

  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Oct. 19–26, Oct. 28, and Oct. 30–Nov. 1
  • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29

There is no early voting on Monday, Nov. 2.

Absentee ballots

Any registered voter can now vote absentee, for any reason. Apply in person with the Town Clerk or online through the Secretary of the State’s website. Ballots begin mailing Oct. 2.

Don’t wait. Request your ballot early. That gives you time to receive it, fill it out and get it back. Absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be counted. A ballot postmarked Nov. 3 that arrives after 8 p.m. will not be counted.

You can return your ballot by mail, in the 24-hour drop box at Town Hall (open starting Oct. 2), or in person to the Town Clerk during Town Hall hours, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Road in Lyme.

For questions, contact Lyme Town Hall at 860-434-7733 or

Attorney General Tong Statement on Supreme Court Win Defeating Postal Service’s Unlawful Mail Voting Rule

by | Sep 18, 2026 | Voting & Elections

 
“(Hartford, CT) [9/14/2026]– Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the preliminary injunction secured by Connecticut and a coalition of 24 other states blocking the United States Postal Service from implementing burdensome requirements on vote-by mail systems ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.”…
 
“The injunction will now continue to block USPS from requiring states to obtain the federal government’s approval of ballot and return-envelope designs, register for a new USPS portal for tracking voter information, input information for each of their state’s voters into the portal, and comply with other provisions.”…
 
From the National Conference of State Legislatures:
“The Justice Department began requesting copies of statewide voter registration lists in May 2025, marking a significant shift from its historically limited role in voter list maintenance.
Many states declined to provide the DOJ with full, unredacted voter lists, prompting the agency to file lawsuits against them and leaving courts to determine the scope of federal authority and voter privacy protections.
As of Aug. 18 [2026], the initial cases against Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin have been dismissed by federal courts.”
 

-Judy Davies & Dottie Wells

Lyme Registrars of Voters

Important Message from Lyme Registrars on Absentee Ballots for the November 3 Election

by | Sep 5, 2026 | Announcements, Voting & Elections

Voters may apply for an absentee ballot any time between now and November 2nd — either in person with the Town Clerk or online through the Secretary of the State’s website.

Ballots will begin mailing on October 2nd, the same day the ballot dropbox opens. The dropbox is available 24 hours a day. Voters may also return completed ballots in person to the Town Clerk during regular Town Hall hours.

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