The mainstay of American freedom is the right of every citizen to vote for his or her choice of elected official.
    The Registrar of Voters is here to assist people with asserting that right.
    In Portland, the Registrars of Voters are available part-time.

Sandra K. Boisselle (D)
Phone: 860.342-4373

Pauline Neumann (R)
Phone: 860.342.2157

The Town Clerk's Office is available to help you obtain election and voting information. You can reach them at 860.342.6743.

To register in Connecticut, you must

• be a U.S. citizen
  
• be a resident of a Connecticut municipality
  
• be at least 18 years of age on or before the next election
  
• not be convicted of a felony
  
• Registration forms may be obtained in many public places, including
• libraries, motor vehicles offices, supermarkets, town and state offices.
• Your registration is subject to the approval of the municipal registrars of voters.

Some Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What Congressional District are we in?

All of Portland is in the 1st Congressional District and the 33rd Senatorial district.

Q: I will be out of town during the upcoming election. How can I vote?

Application for absentee ballots are available to eligible voters through the Town Clerk's Office. Ballots for elections, primaries and referenda are issued in accordance with state statutes and are generally available one month prior to the voting date.