Voting Information
77.2 percent of voting-eligible Wesleyan Students cast a ballot in the 2020 Presidental Election. Among Wesleyan students, rates of voter turnout more than doubled from 21.3% in 2014 to 54.6% in 2018—the latter nearly twice the national-level percentage—according to the most recent data from the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education. In 2024, Wesleyan is determined to continue this trajectory of ever-increasing voter turnout.
Guide for Students Voting in Connecticut:
1. Register to Vote in Connecticut
Register in CT or Check CT Regisration Status
Wesleyan Students with American Citizenship Status can choose to vote in Connecticut with their Wesleyan Address
Election Day Regisration
Connecticut offers Election Day Registration (EDR). In Middletown, you can register and vote in person on Election Day at City Hall. Election Day Registration only applies to regular elections; does not apply to primaries, referenda or special elections. To facilitate the registration process, please bring a completed Voter Registration form and appropriate identification. Election Day Registration will be open from 6am-8pm
2. Make a Plan for Election Day
Find a Polling Place
Beckham Hall is no longer a polling location. Find out where to vote on Middletown's website.
Learn About the Candidates and Issues
Middeltown Districts:
US House CT District 3
CT State House District 33
CT State Senate District
Resources and Information
You can find information about your CT Ballot using resources like...
3. Vote on Election Day!
What You'll Need
Identification: Driver's license, WesID, utility bill, paycheck or other ID needed
Address Verification: Wesleyan students need to present a voter verification letter to election officials on Election Day. This letter confirms your physical campus address. You may display a print or electronic copy of this letter.
Your letter is available via WesPortal>My Information>Voter Verification Letter.
Upcoming elections:
August 13, 2024: CT Primary Election
November 5, 2024: Presidential General Election
Guide For Students Voting in Another State:
1. Register to Vote in your Home State
Or Check your Voter Registration Status if you've voted previously
Some states make it difficult for college students to vote absentee. Wesleyan Students with American Citizenship Status can choose to vote in Connecticut with their Wesleyan Address.
2. Request an Absentee Ballot
State laws around absentee voting vary
Find out how your state does absentee, amil, and early voting by selecting your home state at USA.gov/absentee-voting
3. Recieve and Complete your Absentee Ballot
What You'll Need
Most states will require you to have a witness for absentee voting. Vote with a friend!
Ballot Resources:
Upcoming national elections:
November 5, 2024: Presidential General Election
4. Mail Your Ballot!
Make sure to drop your ballot off in a mailbox at least a week before the absentee voting deadline in your state.
You can drop your ballot off in an on-campus mailbox, like the one in the Usdan basement by WesStation