*This information has been provided by the Town of Mansfield*
Frequently Asked Questions
Presidential Election
November 3, 2020
How do I register to vote in Mansfield?
You cannot vote without being registered. You must register by October 27th, 2020 in order to vote and avoid waiting in line outside for Election Day Registration.
• If you have a CONNECTICUT driver’s license, register online at voterregistration.ct.gov
• If you have an OUT OF STATE driver’s license, print a Mail-In Voter Registration Form, fill it out, and mail it to Registrar of Voters, 4 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT 06268
On-Campus Students: enter 1 University of CT as your RESIDENCE address and enter your home address as your MAILING address on the Voter Registration Form.
Off-Campus Students: enter your Mansfield* off-campus address as your RESIDENCE address and either the same address or your home address as your MAILING address.
*The off-campus address MUST be a Mansfield/Storrs address. Students attending UConn but living in another town must register and vote in the town they live in.
Please enter a phone number on your Voter Registration Form in case clarification is required.
What is Election Day Registration?
Election Day Registration (EDR) allows voters to register to vote on Election Day. This option is available for those who did not register before the October 27, 2020 registration deadline. You will need to provide a piece of mail or digital evidence showing a Mansfield or UConn address. The wait time outside at EDR can be unpredictable and long. If at all possible, we recommend taking care of your registration before the registration deadline.
Should I check if my voter registration still active?
YES! Your voter registration can become inactive when a piece of mail sent to the address on your registration is returned as undeliverable. Thousands of UConn students became inactive in August this year when the Secretary of the State mailed Presidential Preference Primary absentee ballot applications to their campus addresses and the mail was returned as undeliverable (since students had moved out). Check on your registration at myvote.ct.gov/lookup. If necessary, you can re-register in Mansfield or register in your hometown if you are not currently living in Mansfield. See instructions for voter registration in Mansfield above.
What if I’m registered to vote in another town?
You may only vote in the town in which you are registered and you should be registered in your town of residence. If your hometown is your technical or usual place of residence, you may register in your hometown. If you are already registered in your hometown and will not be travelling there to vote on
Election Day, you may request an absentee ballot from your hometown and vote by mail in advance
of Election Day. (Apply for your absentee ballot now to allow adequate time for mail delivery!)
If you need to update your registration to a new town of residence, you must register to vote in that
new town by October 27, 2020 in order to vote and avoid waiting in line for Election Day Registration.
What if I don’t know where I’m registered or where my polling location is?
You may look up this information about yourself at myvote.ct.gov/lookup or contact the Registrars of
Voters at 860-429-3368 or voterregistrars@mansfieldct.org.
How do I apply to vote by mail (absentee ballot) in Mansfield?
In Connecticut, voters must apply to vote by absentee ballot. You may request an application from
the Town Clerk or obtain one online at www.MansfieldCT.gov/TownClerk. Alternatively, the Secretary
of the State will be mailing applications to qualified voters sometime in September and you may use
that application instead.
Once you have completed your application, return it to either the Town’s general drop box or the
official ballot drop box (both located outside the Town Hall door closest to the offices of the Tax
Collector and Town Clerk, RT 275 side of the building) or mail it to: Town Clerk's Office, 4 South
Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT 06268.
What if I want to receive my absentee ballot in person?
Staff can issue your absentee ballot to you in person - no appointment needed.
• When: October 2, 2020 through November 2, 2020 between 8:15AM – 12:15PM excluding
State holidays and extreme inclement weather.
• Where: At the Town Hall exterior door closest to the offices of the Tax Collector and Town
Clerk.
• How: Come with your pre-filled and signed application or fill one out upon your
arrival. Applications and ballots will be exchanged between the elector and staff through the
general drop box slot.
• Tips:
• We are not legally able to hand anyone a ballot that is not their own. Each elector
wishing to receive an absentee ballot must be present to receive it in person.
• Bring your own black pen if you want to fill out your ballot while you are here.
• If there is a line, you may be exposed to the elements. Dress for your comfort.
How can I make sure my vote gets counted?
It is crucial that voters follow the ballot instructions included with their ballot exactly otherwise their
ballot is not allowed to be counted. Some important instructions are:
1. The ballot will look the same as it does at the polls. Follow the instructions on the ballot for
how to fill out the ballot properly.
2. Place the completed ballot into envelope B, seal envelope B, and sign envelope B where
indicated.
3. Place envelope B into envelope C, seal envelope C, and write your return address on
envelope C.
Once these steps are completed, you are ready to return your ballot.
We are encouraging Mansfield voters to deliver their completed ballot to the locked and
secured official ballot drop box WELL BEFORE November 3rd (located to the right of the Town
Hall door closest to the offices of the Tax Collector and Town Clerk, RT 275 side of the building). You
may also return your ballot by mail.
Early ballot return will help the Clerks as they work to sort and prepare the returned ballots for the
Registrars. Voters have until 8PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 to return their ballot to the ballot
drop box. Per state statute at this time, ballots received after 8PM on November 3, 2020 cannot be
counted.
What if I have more questions?
• Town Clerk’s Office: 860-429-3302 ext. 4 or townclerk@mansfieldct.org; online
at www.MansfieldCT.gov/TownClerk
• Registrars of Voters: 860-429-3368 or voterregistrars@mansfieldct.org
These FAQs were prepared by the Town Clerk and Registrars of Voters for the purposes of voter education.
For more information, contact: Mansfield Town Clerk's Office at 860-429-3302 ext. 4